Darnold has come to the end of his one-year deal, but ESPN's Benjamin Solak predicts the Vikings will make a big financial commitment to the veteran quarterback and explore trades

Sam Darnold closed out 2024 as one of the feel-good NFL stories of the year. The 27-year-old journeyman had led Minnesota to a 14-2 record ahead of a Week 18 showdown against the Detroit Lions that would decide the No.

Sam Darnold could be the most intriguing story of NFL free agency. Where might the Vikings QB land after a breakout season?

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?

"Sam Darnold is a huge reason why we won 14 games. And his teammates know that, we know it," Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell said this week. However, Darnold and the Vikings were denied a 15th win when the Detroit Lions ran away with the NFC North title in a ...

The Vikings lost 27-9 in a game that was virtually out of reach at halftime. A lot went wrong for the Vikings on Monday, obviously, but Sam Darnold notably had his second consecutive dud. Not only did he turn the ball over twice, but he matched an NFL playoff record by taking nine sacks in this game. The Vikings lost 82 yards on those sacks.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold's future with the team was in question after Monday night's loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the playoffs.

Sam Darnold’s shaky finish shouldn’t ruin his impressive season or impact his future. Several NFL teams need a franchise quarterback and Darnold proved he can be that guy in Minnesota, becoming the first quarterback to record 14 wins in his first season with a team.

After his best season as a pro, Darnold was off his game for a second straight week. How will it impact Minnesota's offseason plans?

The Minnesota Vikings have a big fan in quarterback Sam Darnold's girlfriend Katie Hoofnagle. As Darnold has taken full advantage of his opportunity in Minnesota, Hoofnagle has been a staple at Vikings games.

Should the Vikings pay Darnold after his (mostly) excellent season? Or should they go with McCarthy and spend that money at other positions?

Sam Darnold’s shaky finish shouldn’t ruin his impressive season ... The Vikings had a chance to earn the NFC’s No. 1 seed but lost 31-9 to Detroit in Week 18. They ended up as the No. 5 seed and were dominated by the Rams, who sacked Darnold nine ...