Vikings Predicted To Let Sam Darnold Walk, Add $37.5 Million QB Instead, and Sit J.J. McCarthy for 1 More Year
After exceeding expectations with a 14-3 record, contending for the NFC’s top seed, and securing a playoff berth, the Minnesota Vikings face a crucial offseason. One analyst suggested the Vikings plan to let Sam Darnold walk,
Justin Jefferson makes thoughts clear on JJ McCarthy amid Sam Darnold's uncertain future
Minnesota Vikings star receiver Justin Jefferson shared his take on JJ McCarthy, praising the young quarterback's eagerness to learn and develop.
Vikings Face Tough Sam Darnold Decision In 2025, Must Move On
His preseason torn meniscus scuttled those plans and Darnold went on to have a great and surprising year. There are no guarantees that Darnold would be able to repeat his success in 2025, and if the Vikings were to bring him back, his $10 million salary would likely rise to the $35-40 million level.
Justin Jefferson Makes Feelings Known on Vikings’ QB Decision Between Free Agent Sam Darnold, J.J. McCarthy
After a surprisingly sensational 2024 season in which the Minnesota Vikings finished 14-3, the team wasted no time locking in the architect behind a lot of their success. Head coach Kevin O’Connell received a massive contract extension,
AFC Franchise Expected to Pursue Vikings QB Sam Darnold: Report
The Minnesota Vikings are going to face stiff competition for QB Sam Darnold if they allow him to reach unrestricted free agency next month. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported on Sunday, February 9, that the Las Vegas Raiders will seriously consider a run at Darnold if he doesn’t ink an extension with Minnesota before then.
Minnesota Vikings 2025 NFL offseason preview: A great spot regardless of Sam Darnold, J.J. McCarthy decision
Despite limping to the finish, the future in Minneapolis is bright. Both head coach Kevin O’Connell and general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah have secured contract extensions, and the team is bringing back most of its key pieces next fall. The biggest question the Vikings likely face is what to do at QB.
NFL Rumors: Vikings Still See McCarthy as Future QB1 amid Darnold Contract Decision
The Minnesota Vikings are reportedly expecting J.J. McCarthy to remain the future QB1 regardless of whether the team franchise tags or re-signs Sam Darnold. According to The Athletic's Alec Lewis, the organization still has an "internal sentiment" of "McCarthy being the Vikings' future.
Vikings' opinion of J.J. McCarthy makes Sam Darnold's future seem even clearer
Quarterback Sam Darnold broke out in 2024, but the Minnesota Vikings still don't seem to think he's their guy. On Tuesday, The Athletic's Alec Lewis reported that the Vikings still believe J.J. McCarthy — the 10th overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft — will become their franchise QB.
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The Vikings are listed among favorites to trade for a former Super Bowl QB
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Why Vikings' QB questions begin with McCarthy, not Darnold
Sam Darnold (14) was set to be a short-term bridge to J.J. McCarthy, but a season-ending McCarthy injury and largely spectacular season from Darnold means the Vikings now have big offseason QB ...
REPORT: Prediction Lands Aidan O'Connell's QB Replacement in Las Vegas
The Las Vegas Raiders seem to be going about their rebuild the right way, bringing in vast personnel with vast experience ...