Vikings, Sam Darnold

Vikings Urged to Replace Sam Darnold With Athletic $19 Million QB
That was before quarterback guru Kevin O'Connell arrived in Minnesota. He's made the Vikings a dream destination for any quarterback looking for a change of scenery, including Fields, who named Minnesota one of his four preferred destinations in a trade last year.
The most controversial Vikings free agency decision doesn't involve Sam Darnold
The Minnesota Vikings could make a splashy albeit contentious move this offseason, unrelated to Sam Darnold's free agency.
Vikings QB Sam Darnold Makes Announcement Amid Uncertain Future
Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold's post on social media ahead of free agency drew widespread reactions from NFL fans.
Ex-Bears QB Floated as Replacement for Vikings Sam Darnold
Fields played out the final season of his four-year, $19 million rookie contract in 2024, going 4-2 as the Steelers' starter before the team replaced him with Russell Wilson. For his career, Fields has thrown for nearly 7,800 yards, 45 touchdowns and 31 interceptions while rushing the football for 2,509 yards and 19 scores.
What's next for Sam Darnold and the Minnesota Vikings?
Sam Darnold piled up stats this season, charmed the fanbase and probably earned himself a nice payday in the process. But will he get it from the Vikings?
NFL Makes Major Announcement on Vikings QB Sam Darnold
The Professional Football Writers of America have named Minnesota Vikings QB Sam Darnold the NFL's Most Improved Player of the Year.
Vikings QB Sam Darnold named finalist for Comeback Player of the Year
Minnesota was intrigued with Darnold after he spent time learning from 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan, one of the league’s best offensive minds. Kevin O’Connell built on that, helping get Darnold selected to the Pro Bowl for the first time.
Vikings' Sam Darnold named Most Improved Player in 2024 by PFWA
Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold has been named the 2024 Most Improved Player of the Year by the Pro Football Writers of America (PFWA). It isn't an official NFL award — though it arguably should be — but this is a cool honor for Darnold nonetheless.
Sam Darnold’s trade value, Dallas Turner’s future, the O-line and more: Vikings mailbag
Would Minnesota get the most value by franchise-tagging its quarterback? Who actually makes the final decisions on draft night?
Vikings QB Sam Darnold Wins NFL Most Improved Award
The Minnesota Vikings got an exceptional year from Sam Darnold, and he's starting to win awards for his performance.
The Sam Darnold ‘perception’ that shifted during nightmarish Vikings skid — and how much it’ll cost QB
Signed by the Vikings in March on a one-year, $10 million deal, Darnold — starting over injured rookie J.J. McCarthy, who underwent surgery for his meniscus during preseason — helped lead Minnesota to a 14-3 regular season record that boasted a nine-game win streak.
Minnesota Vikings' Sam Darnold Finalist For NFL Comeback Player Of The Year
After a stellar bounce-back season with the Minnesota Vikings, including a Pro Bowl selection, former USC Trojans quarterback ...
Super Bowl Coach Hiring Brings Good News for Vikings’ Sam Darnold
A pending free agent, Vikings QB Sam Darnold's chances to land with the Raiders may have gotten a boost with the hiring of ...