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After the Las Vegas Raiders traded for Geno Smith, the Minnesota Vikings are opening all their quarterback options in 2025 NFL free agency. Many would assume their focus would be on former top-10 pick J.J. McCarthy, but Aaron Rodgers is quietly emerging as a potential Sam Darnold replacement. Following the Smith trade, Darnold is no […]

Sam Darnold is not expected to return to the Minnesota Vikings in 2025, per NFL Network. The Vikings recently declined to use the franchise tag on Darnold, who quarterbacked the team in 2024. The recent trade that sent Geno Smith to Las Vegas from Seattle is expected to be a primary reason why Darnold may […]

Following Kirk Cousins’ departure from the Minnesota Vikings, signing quarterback Sam Darnold proved to be a great move. However, when the Vikings didn’t franchise-tag Sam Darnold, it’s more likely that he’ll be on a new team in 2025. There’s still a possibility that Darnold returns to the Vikings, but NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah proposed a […]

There is no such thing as holding your ground in the NFL. The Minnesota Vikings finished the 2024 season with a 14-3 record and were one of the most impressive teams in the league, but they simply can’t “run it back” in the 2025 season. If a team is not moving forward and figuring out […]

The Minnesota Vikings have some big decision to make this offseason. Minnesota needs to decide between quarterbacks Sam Darnold and J.J. McCarthy ahead of NFL free agency next week. The Vikings just extended one of their defensive players before free agent frenzy begins on Monday. The Vikings have agreed to terms on a two-year, $12.615 […]

The Minnesota Vikings have one of the biggest decisions of this entire NFL offseason, and the direction that they go in could shape how multiple other teams proceed with their roster building. The Vikings already raised eyebrows when they decided not to franchise tag free agent quarterback Sam Darnold. Darnold had a career year last […]

The Minnesota Vikings have multiple areas of need in the 2025 offseason. The offensive line has holes on the interior. The defensive line struggled to get decent penetration from the defensive tackle positions. The secondary has had holes for several years, and while there has been some improvement in 2023 and ’24, the Vikings could […]

The Minnesota Vikings and quarterback Sam Darnold may not be done with one another. The two sides are apparently pursuing a short term contract extension, per Fox Sports. Darnold didn’t receive a franchise tag from the team, so he is set to become a free agent. Darnold and the Vikings clearly seem to be communicating, […]

The Minnesota Vikings posted 14 wins and a playoff appearance in a year designated for rebuilding. It created a quarterback controversy between pending free agent Sam Darnold and first-round pick JJ McCarthy. General manager Kwesi Odofo-Mensah could have placed the franchise tag on Darnold, keeping him in Minnesota. But the Vikings will not place the […]

Sam Darnold struggled to find any success in the NFL throughout his first six years after being the third overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. He started his career with the New York Jets, but he has now played for four different teams. Darnold continued to struggle after leaving New York, but he was […]

The Minnesota Vikings took the first step in addressing the 2025 status of Sam Darnold. However, Darnold’s Vikings future took a rather interesting turn on Monday night ahead of 2025 NFL free agency. Darnold’s chances of returning witnessed this update via ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter. “Vikings QB Sam Darnold is unlikely to be franchise […]

The Minnesota Vikings lost one of their top assistants to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Head coach Kevin O’Connell now has the replacement for Grant Udinski on deck in the form of a former New Orleans Saints assistant. O’Connell is hiring Jordan Traylor as the new assistant offensive coordinator and co-quarterbacks coach, per Ian Rapoport of the […]

The Minnesota Vikings’ ongoing quarterback conundrum this offseason has been as unclear as initially expected. No one had a stern belief that, at this stage going into March, the organization would have made their decision on who would be under center for next season. However, they should’ve been further along than they currently are in […]

The NFL Combine had an eventful Saturday, with some of the NFL Draft’s most talented first-round prospects participating in various drills. Miami football’s Cam Ward, believed to be the No. 1 quarterback in the class, didn’t participate in drills but surprisingly interviewed with the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings’ quarterback situation is still very much undone, […]

The Minnesota Vikings are a difficult team to project for 2025. Last year the Vikings finished the regular season with a 14-3 record, their best campaign since winning 15 games in 1998. The team even had a chance to knock off the Detroit Lions for the NFC North crown in Week 18. But, with two […]

After an impressive 14-3 regular season in 2024, the Minnesota Vikings entered the playoffs with high hopes, only to suffer a crushing Wild Card Round defeat. Sure, their offense, guided by head coach Kevin O’Connell, delivered plenty of explosive moments. However, defensive shortcomings proved to be their downfall when it mattered most. Now, with the […]

Heading into the 2025 NFL season, one of the biggest questions surrounding the league is the status of Sam Darnold with the Minnesota Vikings. That’s right, while Darnold will undoubtedly be among the most in-demand quarterbacks in the NFL after becoming a Pro Bowler for the 2024 NFL season, he could end up bypassing the […]

After watching Sam Darnold play at a Pro Bowl level for the Vikings in 2025, Minnesota has a tough decision to make regarding the future of their quarterback position. On one hand, they could retain Darnold and run it back. Alternatively, the team could go with JJ McCarthy, the quarterback they selected in the first […]

The Minnesota Vikings got a Cinderella season from journeyman quarterback Sam Darnold last season, but now it’s time for the new era. After a preseason injury to rookie J.J. McCarthy, Darnold led the Vikings to a 14-3 record. Even after the great season, the clock struck midnight for Darnold and the Vikings with two of […]

The general manager of the Minnesota Vikings is opening up about what his team needs to do to make a Super Bowl. Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah says his team needs to play smart football on offense, while playing aggressively on defense. “To play January football, there’s a certain way you’ve got to play. You’ve […]

It appears Sam Darnold has his supporters, and perhaps the Minnesota Vikings will consider a franchise tag on the veteran quarterback. Making things even more interesting, second-year quarterback J.J. McCarthy’s weight is something to watch amid the Darnold conundrum. Darnold played like a star for much of the season but crashed back to reality with […]

The Minnesota Vikings had an unexpectedly great 2024 season. They finished second in the NFC North despite their 14 wins but fell flat in the playoffs against the Los Angeles Rams. Their biggest offseason question will be the quarterback position, as Sam Darnold may have done enough to steal the job from JJ McCarthy. But […]

The Minnesota Vikings made great strides last year, doubling their win total from the 7 games the team won in the 2023 season to the 14 that they recorded in 2024. The Vikings could have been the No. 1 team in the NFC playoff structure if they had beaten the Detroit Lions in the regular-season […]

The NFL franchise tag window is now open, and the free agency “legal tampering period” starts on March 10. So, teams are starting to put their 2025 plans into action as the offseason starts in earnest. For the Minnesota Vikings, that may mean locking up failed former New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones to a […]

The Minnesota Vikings would not mind having quarterback Sam Darnold return for another season. However, they would attach a condition to that scenario. NFL reporter Jeremy Fowler went on ESPN’s SportsCenter show regarding news happening in the league on Friday. One of the topics he went over involved the Vikings, believing the team would be […]

There is no doubt that the Minnesota Vikings had a brilliant regular-season performance in 2024. The overall record of 14-3 tied for the third-best record in the league with the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles behind the Kansas City Chiefs and Detroit Lions. Little was expected from the Vikings this season because they had given […]

The Minnesota Vikings and Sam Darnold could see a reunion, according to team legend Cris Carter. However, it wouldn’t be a usual arrangement. Carter put on his managerial hat and went through the options as to what the franchise could do. One of those is a franchise tag. However, the Vikings gave Darnold an eye-opening […]

The Minnesota Vikings seem to have a chance to have seen the likes of both Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers play for their franchise, according to former player Jared Allen. Allen appeared on an episode of the Up and Adams Show uploaded to YouTube on Tuesday. He gave his thoughts on the potential scenario of […]

Heading into the 2025 NFL calendar year, the Minnesota Vikings have some serious decisions to make regarding how they plan to rebuild their roster heading into the fall. Priority number one? Deciding if and how to use the franchise tag. With two players clearly on general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah’s radar, 2024’s most interesting player, Sam […]

Sam Darnold enjoyed a career year with the Minnesota Vikings in 2024. The seven-year veteran was thrust into the spotlight after rookie passer J.J. McCarthy suffered a season-ending injury during the preseason. Darnold responded by either finally living up to his potential in a completely sustainable showing that marks the beginning of an All-Pro career, […]

The Minnesota Vikings were one of the surprise stories of the 2024 NFL season since they were expected to battle the Chicago Bears for third place in the NFC North. Instead of fighting to stay out of the division’s cellar, the Vikings battled the Detroit Lions for the division title and the No. 1 seed […]

The Minnesota Vikings and running back Aaron Jones have agreed to push back the void date on his contract, delaying a key deadline before free agency, according to ESPN’s Field Yates. The Vikings pushed back the void date, originally set for this Monday, to the final day before free agency, giving them and Aaron Jones […]

Heading into the 2024 NFL season, most fans had a pretty good idea of what the Minnesota Vikings were planning to do at the quarterback position. After investing heavily in the position heading into training camp, most assumed that veteran journeyman Sam Darnold would serve as a stopgap to start off the season, but eventually, […]

The Minnesota Vikings were one of the best stories in the NFL during the 2024 season. Nobody expected the Vikings to be a contending team during the preseason, especially because JJ McCarthy suffered a season-ending injury before Week 1. That did not stop Minnesota, led by veteran QB Sam Darnold, from ripping off 14 wins […]

Change is rampant in Las Vegas, as the Raiders have once again undergone a regime change. New general manager John Spytek and head coach Pete Carroll will attempt to turn the storied franchise around. Under the guidance of owner Mark Davis and new minority owner Tom Brady, there will be a lot of new faces […]

Although the postseason wasn’t too kind to any of the three teams from the NFC North who qualified for the Playoffs, it wasn’t that long ago that most around the NFL believed that the league’s ‘Black and Blue Division’ was the best in all of football. The Detroit Lions, Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers […]

The Minnesota Vikings’ surprising 2024 season ended in disappointment, but star wide receiver Justin Jefferson believes the team is close to reaching its ultimate goal. After a 14-3 regular season—their best finish since 1998—the Vikings stumbled late, losing to the Detroit Lions in Week 18 and then falling to the Los Angeles Rams in the […]

Kevin O’Connell’s net worth in 2025 is $5 million. O’Connell went from a little-used backup quarterback to offensive coordinator of a Super Bowl champion to head coach of the Minnesota Vikings. Here is a look at Kevin O’Connell’s net worth in 2025. What is Kevin O’Connell’s net worth in 2025?: $5 million (estimate) Kevin O’Connell’s […]

The future of Sam Darnold on the Minnesota Vikings is uncertain, but there felt like it could be hope after head coach Kevin O’Connell talking about the team. After being named Coach of the Year, O’Connell said their goal was to win a championship, and Darnold was going to be a big part of it […]