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 ...

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