Sam Darnold’s future

Sam Darnold’s future as Minnesota Vikings QB could hinge on playoff success
The best way for Darnold to obtain stability and build a legacy in Minnesota immediately is to have playoff success. If Darnold has an uneven playoff performance and it coincides with a Vikings early exit, it’s fair to presume he’ll venture on a new journey this offseason.
Who is the Vikings' backup quarterback? Minnesota's 2025 QB depth chart behind Sam Darnold
Sam Darnold has led the Vikings' quarterback room all season, but the team does have some depth ready behind him.
Minnesota Vikings' Sam Darnold Favored To Win Comeback Player Of The Year? Betting Odds
Former USC Trojans and current Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold has been on a tear in his first season as the starter for the Vikings. Darnold is one of the betting favorites NFL's Comeback Player of the Year award according to latest odds.
How did Sam Darnold and Baker Mayfield go from NFL castoffs to the playoffs?
Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold and Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield have revived NFL careers that were once in jeopardy.
If Sam Darnold struggles, could Vikings turn to Daniel Jones?
After the Giants cut starting quarterback Daniel Jones, he joined Minnesota’s practice squad. It was a wise move, aimed at getting him on a team while maintaining the flexibility to sign with another team’s active roster, should the opportunity arise.
Sam Darnold’s season and Vikings’ playoff hopes rely on unwavering process and support
Kevin O'Connell, the QB coaches and backups have Darnold playing at a high level. Can he bounce back from the Week 18 debacle in Detroit?
Vikings have emergency ripcord to pull if Sam Darnold’s Week 18 bleeds into playoffs
Kevin O’Connell and the Minnesota Vikings got an unanticipated wake-up call after the embarrassing loss to the Detroit Lions to end the NFL’s regular season. Sam Darnold had looked like a quarterback ready to be a franchise cornerstone for most of the season — but on the biggest stage with the brightest lights,
Get to know Sam Darnold through the eyes of the town that raised him
Long before he was the quarterback of the Vikings, Darnold was a talented athlete growing up in San Clemente, Calif.
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Vikings' 6 best starting QB options for 2025: J.J. McCarthy, Jimmy Garoppolo among top fits to replace Sam Darnold
The Vikings have a tough decision to make on Sam Darnold as their starting quarterback, including whether they just want to ...
Wild card Props that Pop: Saquon Barkley starts postseason strong, Sam Darnold rebounds
Liz Loza and Daniel Dopp break down the NFL wild-card weekend and offer their favorite prop bets for the games.
Sam Darnold went from bust to backup to Pro Bowl quarterback. Can Zach Wilson follow a similar road?
Like Wilson, Darnold struggled during his first few seasons in the NFL after being picked in the first round by the New York ...
Did Vikings’ struggles against Lions show a blueprint for how to slow down Sam Darnold?
Detroit’s defense sent a ton of six- or seven-man pressures and played mostly man coverage. Can the Rams replicate that in ...
Why did Sam Darnold and Baker Mayfield fail with the Carolina Panthers? An inside look
Since leaving Carolina following their unsuccessful tenures in Charlotte, Sam Darnold and Baker Mayfield both revived their ...
Neal: All eyes will be on Sam Darnold, but don’t forget about Aaron Jones and Cam Akers
The Lions did it. The Packers did it. Even the Bears did it, for goodness sakes. But the Vikings failed to do it. There is a ...
Rick Spielman would do 'whatever it takes' to keep Sam Darnold
The Vikings are about to compete in a playoff game but the Sam Darnold-J.J. McCarthy debate continues to rage on.