Sam Darnold is sacked during the Vikings’ wild-card loss to the Rams on Jan. 13, 2025. USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con. 6. The former first-round pick was sacked nine times in the playoff contest.

Darnold joins a storied history of mercenary quarterbacks who sparked a thrilling but ultimately unsustainable run for the Vikings — Brett Favre in 2009, Sam Bradford in 2016, Case Keenum in ...

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold says he hasn't played "good enough" the last two weeks after Monday's Wild Card Weekend loss to the Los Angeles Rams.

Darnold has revitalized his career in Minnesota this season. He’s posted career-highs in nearly every major quarterback statistical category, including completions (361), passing yards (4,319 ...

Sam Darnold could still return to Vikings after franchise-tag deadline passes. By Alec Lewis. March 4, 2025 Updated March 27, 2025. EAGAN, Minn.