Vikings, Sam Darnold and NFL

Sam Darnold tag-and-trade: Vikings’ premium draft hopes could flop
Rumors are roaring at the NFL Scouting Combine, and Sam Darnold seems to be at the center of it all. While the Vikings say all options are on the table, most of the buzz in Indianapolis swirls around Minnesota franchise-tagging Darnold and trading him.
What’s next for Sam Darnold? Vikings weighing options at NFL Combine
INDIANAPOLIS — As he talked with reporters on Tuesday afternoon at the 2025 NFL Combine, Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell beamed with pride when reflecting on everything veteran quarterback Sam Darnold had accomplished in Minnesota. A heavy emphasis on accomplished.
Where Vikings stands with Sam Darnold ahead of the NFL Combine
While evaluating players at the 2025 NFL Combine, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and Kevin O'Connell reveal where Sam Darnold stands with the Vikings.
NFL insider: Sam Darnold 'the best QB available'—will Vikings cash in?
The clock continues to tick toward the franchise tag deadline, and the Minnesota Vikings still haven’t made clear what they plan to do with quarterback Sam Darn
Vikings sound ready to replace Sam Darnold with J.J. McCarthy
It was suggested that the Minnesota Vikings could place the franchise tag on quarterback Sam Darnold in part because of concerns related to where 2024 first-round draft pick J.J. McCarthy was in his recovery from the full meniscus repair he needed this past summer.
NFL Top 100 2025 free agents: Tee Higgins, Sam Darnold top the list
The following are PFT’s top 100 free agents for the start of the 2025 league year. The rankings include prospective unrestricted free agents and released players. The list will be updated as events warrant,
NFL free agency: Top 25 overall free agents, including Tee Higgins and Sam Darnold
Houston oddly restructured Diggs' deal right after trading for him, allowing him to become a free agent this year. Unfortunately for Diggs, he tore his ACL in Week 8. That injury, coupled with his age (he'll turn 32 in November) makes him a risky signing despite his productive past.
NFL analyst predicts bold move for Vikings in free agency
With Sam Darnold scheduled to hit free agency, should the Vikings move on with J.J. McCarthy or give Darnold the franchise tag?
If Sam Darnold’s free-agent price gets too high, the Vikings would be wise to move on
The Vikings have several options at quarterback, but keeping Darnold around feels less and less likely as free agency approaches.
How the Matthew Stafford domino could impact Sam Darnold’s NFL future
Darnold, the Jets’ third-overall pick in 2018, had a renaissance in Minnesota last year under the tutelage of Vikings coach ...
Sam Darnold Predicted to Sign With Struggling NFC Team
While Darnold played a strong role with the Vikings in 2024, a recent free agency prediction by Zack Cook at SportsGrid ...
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Insider seems to pour cold water over Steelers, Sam Darnold chatter
Sam Darnold's future remains a mystery as the start of free agency approaches.
2025 NFL free-agency rankings top 150: Where do Aaron Rodgers, Tee Higgins, Sam Darnold fall?
The 2025 free-agent class is thin at the top, but there are still some quality players, including three Eagles in the top ...
Sam Darnold Predicted to Sign With Historic AFC Team
Heading into the NFL free agency period, with players allowed to sign with new teams starting on March 12, Sam Darnold is ...
Travis Kelce is ‘fired up,’ and Chiefs hope he will keep playing
INDIANAPOLIS — The Kansas City Chiefs are hopeful that tight end Travis Kelce will return for another season. General Manager ...
Vikings' head coach, GM remain mum on quarterback decision at NFL Combine
As has become standard for the pair, Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell and general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah were extremely ...
Vikings Issue 5-Word Message on Daniel Jones’ Future With Team
The Minnesota Vikings are seriously considering Daniel Jones as the veteran QB on their roster next season alongside J.J. McCarthy.