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When news broke that the Seattle Seahawks were bringing in Cooper Kupp on a three-year, $45 million contract, it took a major chip off the free agent board. A star at Eastern Washington who remains a proud son of the state, Kupp immediately fills a hole on a Seahawks roster that desperately needs additional pass […]

Cooper Kupp signing a three-year, $45 million contract with the Seattle Seahawks was the latest wing added to the offense’s reconstructive surgery. Prognosticators did not anticipate a complete overhaul of the Seahawks offense this offseason. Rather than tinkering around the edges, the Seahawks will begin 2025 with a distinctly new identity.  The addition of Kupp […]

The Seattle Seahawks made the surprise decision to trade entrenched starter Geno Smith to the Las Vegas Raiders and replace him with Sam Darnold on a three-year, $100.5 million deal. Darnold had a breakout season in 2024 after failing to impress over his first six years in the league. New Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak […]

New Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold did not like the way the 2024 NFL season ended for him and the Minnesota Vikings. Darnold left the Vikings after one season, a year that saw him put up the best stats of his professional career. He led Minnesota to a 14-3 finish in the regular season, but […]

The Seattle Seahawks made one of the biggest moves of the early part of free agency when they signed quarterback Sam Darnold to a 3-year, $100.5 million contract. Darnold had a brilliant season for the Minnesota Vikings, stepping into the breech when rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy suffered a preseason meniscus injury and was lost for […]

The Minnesota Vikings lost QB1 Sam Darnold in free agency to the Seattle Seahawks. Then on Tuesday, Daniel Jones left for a potential starting opportunity with the Indianapolis Colts. That leaves just JJ McCarthy and Brett Rypien as the only quarterbacks left on the roster, but it appears they could still make another move under […]

As the Seattle Seahawks signed star Sam Darnold to be their quarterback for the foreseeable future, there has been one move this year involving the team and position that has been disliked among the football world. It was when the Seahawks traded Geno Smith to the Las Vegas Raiders as ESPN’s Ben Solak explains why […]

The Minnesota Vikings have a lot of work to do this offseason. Minnesota need to add players on both sides of the ball, especially after losing Cam Bynum to the Colts during NFL free agency. Thankfully, Minnesota will have some additional firepower in the 2025 NFL Draft to help fill these gaps. The Vikings earned […]

Unusually, the Geno Smith trade to the Las Vegas Raiders has raised more eyebrows than cheers in the days since the deal occurred. The Raiders and the Seattle Seahawks kicked off the wacky free agency weekend with a shocking move, followed by a multi-year extension for Smith. But was it the right move for the […]

NFL free agency just started and it’s already taken a toll on the Minnesota Vikings’ QB room. Daniel Jones has signed with the Indianapolis Colts. Sam Darnold is replacing Geno Smith as the Seattle Seahawks’ new QB1. Lastly, Nick Mullens is heading to the Jacksonville Jaguars to be Trevor Lawrence’s backup. So, where does that […]

Things are moving quickly for the Minnesota Vikings. Jonathan Allen visited the team. And the Vikings signed running back Aaron Jones. Also, the Vikings lost another quarterback in free agency after Sam Darnold bolted to play for the Seahawks, according to a post on X by Mike Garafolo. The #Jaguars have agreed to terms with […]

NFL free agency is a time for teams to fill the holes on their roster with veteran players who have made their name on different teams. It is an exciting time, especially during the opening hours of the free agent negotiation period. Splashy deals and surprising moves flood social media feeds around the world as […]

The Seattle Seahawks and quarterback Sam Darnold reportedly have agreed on a three-year, $100.5 million contract with $55 million guaranteed, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. After trading Geno Smith to the Las Vegas Raiders, the Seahawks became a very clear fit for Darnold in free agency, and now we know that hey are landing […]

With free agency set to heat up this week, where Sam Darnold ends up signing seems to be big news, and it looks like he has options. It doesn’t look like the Minnesota Vikings have him as a major priority, which means that other suitors will be looking to sign him, according to Albert Breer […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers look set to turn to their third different opening season starter. Sam Darnold is rising as a Steelers possibility, amid uncertainty surrounding Justin Fields. The AFC North franchise and Darnold have traction, per NFL insider Dianna Russini of The Athletic Sunday. And the update rises ahead of Monday’s legal tampering period in […]

Looking to end over a decade of struggle, the New York Jets begin a new era in 2025. Once the new league year officially begins, the Jets will enter free agency and the NFL Draft under new general manager Darren Mougey and head coach Aaron Glenn. Without Aaron Rodgers or Davante Adams returning, the team […]

Despite breaking his own single-season franchise record for passing yards last season, Geno Smith’s time with the Seattle Seahawks came to an end on Friday afternoon after the Las Vegas Raiders agreed to send a 2025 3rd Round pick to Seattle for the 34-year-old veteran who resurrected his career in the Pacific Northwest just a […]

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 […]

The Seattle Seahawks may pursue a certain quarterback in free agency after trading Geno Smith to the Las Vegas Raiders: Sam Darnold. The Seahawks sent Smith to the Raiders in exchange for a third-round pick. It marks the end of an era between the two parties. Smith represented the team for six seasons, the last […]

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 Tennessee Titans will be one of the most important teams in the NFL throughout the offseason. Tennessee holds the first overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, allowing them to take the top quarterback in the draft. They may also choose to trade the pick or select a blue-chip player at the top of […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are on the brink of an offseason that could fundamentally alter their trajectory for years to come. They are urgently seeking a transformative talent to reawaken their competitive spirit. The mood within the organization is one of intense anticipation and urgency. Many are convinced that the key to their resurgence lies […]

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 […]

Matthew Stafford locking himself into the Los Angeles Rams for the 2025 season was good news for Sean McVay but devastating for the New York Giants. After the Giants went all-in on Stafford, they are back to the drawing board and are reportedly favoring Russell Wilson and Sam Darnold as the next-best quarterback options in […]

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 Pittsburgh Steelers are rumored to be a player in signing quarterback Sam Darnold this NFL offseason, per ESPN. Darnold played with the Minnesota Vikings in 2024, and had an outstanding season with the team. Pittsburgh is wrestling with whom should be their starting quarterback. The Steelers used both Russell Wilson and Justin Fields in […]

The New York Giants need to find a new quarterback during the 2025 NFL offseason. The Giants were one of two teams that were pushing to trade for Rams QB Matthew Stafford this past week. Unfortunately, Stafford signed a new contract with the Rams on Friday and will stay in Los Angeles. Now the Giants […]

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 […]

Among the handful of teams who enter the 2025 NFL offseason with a hole to fill at quarterback are the Las Vegas Raiders, who trotted out the likes of Aidan O’Connell, Gardner Minshew and Desmond Ridder at quarterback throughout the 2024 season. For that reason, and a handful of others to be fair, the Raiders […]

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 […]

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 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 […]