Vikings, Sam Darnold and McCarthy

Vikings' J.J. McCarthy has one request amid Sam Darnold uncertainty
The Vikings could keep Darnold from reaching free agency by signing him to a multiyear deal before the new league year opens on March 12 or by retaining his rights for 2025 via the franchise tag.
Vikings QB Sam Darnold Predicted to Sign $120 Million Contract
Minnesota Vikings quarterback and pending free agent Sam Darnold is expected to ink a $120 million deal this offseason.
Vikings’ J.J. McCarthy wants ‘fair’ shot at starting QB job amid Sam Darnold uncertainty
Much like other teams entering free agency, it’s unclear who the Vikings’ starting quarterback will be in 2025.
Vikings Predicted to Replace Sam Darnold With Super Bowl QB
The Minnesota Vikings will have a job to fill if Sam Darnold departs in free agency and J.J. McCarthy takes the reins to a playoff-caliber offense absent a single snap of regular season NFL experience.
Assessing insider speculation on Vikings’ future with Sam Darnold
That's the premise of an interesting recent article from ESPN's Ben Solak, who dove into the Darnold decision and how it'll impact QB movement this year. The whole thing is worth reading, but let's take a look at — and react to — some of the notable things Solak said.
Vikings' Sam Darnold Explains What Winning CPOTY Would Mean
Sam Darnold spoke about what winning the honor of Comeback Player of the Year would mean while at the 2025 Pro Bowl.
Three Reasons Why Sam Darnold Doesn't Make Sense for the Giants at QB
While Sam Darnold is considered as the top quarterback option in free agency, there are three reasons why the New York Giants shouldn't bid for his services.
Latest On Where Vikings Stand With Sam Darnold
According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the Vikings have not yet made a firm determination about what to do with QB Sam Darnold, though the chances of him being back in 2025 are higher than they were six months ago.
Sam Darnold Predicted to Dump Vikings for $160 Million From Historic AFC Team
The Minnesota Vikings will retain the upper hand when it comes to Sam Darnold until the free agency negotiating period opens on March 10, but the QB will know his market well before then.Predictions of that market continuously fall around $40 million annually,
Report: Vikings could use rare transition tag on Sam Darnold
The transition tag is similar to the franchise tag, but it gives Darnold a better chance to see long-term offers from other teams. And it's cheaper for Minnesot
Vikings Must Part With Darnold, Go With McCarthy In 2025 Season
There’s a team in Detroit that is smoldering because they are not in New Orleans attempting to do the same thing after a near ...
Vikings QB Sam Darnold Breaks Silence on Future Amid Mixed Free Agency Forecast
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold is hitting free agency after setting career-highs with 4,319 passing yards and 35 ...
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Insider updates Vikings' intriguing quarterback situation
The Vikings have the 10th overall pick of last year's draft recovering from an injury and a veteran QB who led the team to a ...
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Vikings first-round QB J.J. McCarthy just asking for 'fair opportunity' in 2025 return
J.J. McCarthy’s rookie season ended before it began. The Vikings quarterback's second season hasn’t yet begun, but it’s ...
Ranking 4 best Sam Darnold landing spots in 2025 NFL free agency
Sam Darnold was a star quarterback for the Vikings in 2024 but needs a new home in free agency. Should he remain in Minnesota ...