The Minnesota Vikings are primed to franchise tag QB Sam Darnold and then trade him in an unprecedented NFL move.
Heading into the NFL's offseason, it's generally good practice for teams to try and keep their best players from hitting the open market. Sometimes that's easier said than done. Whether that's because of players retiring,
If the Steelers don't move forward with Justin Fields or Russell Wilson, they have a few options via trade and free agency.
Darnold signed with the Vikings ahead of the 2024 season, inking a one-year, $10 million contract with the NFC North squad. Before joining the Vikings, Darnold played three years for the New York Jets, two years for the Carolina Panthers and one with the San Francisco 49ers .
Sam Darnold’s second straight Jets-esque performance in a primetime game, this one ending the Vikings’ season Monday night in the 27-9 wild-card loss to the Rams, has perhaps helped solidify to Minnesota decision-makers how they should handle their upcoming quarterback controversy.
There are plenty of really good reasons why the Vikings should do the opposite of what the insider thinks will happen.
Raiders' next franchise signal-caller could be a proven veteran like Sam Darnold, rather than an NFL Draft selection.
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.
The Minnesota Vikings have a slightly precarious situation at quarterback that needs to be settled in the coming months. Had Sam Darnold had the sort of ending to the season that his 35 touchdown, 4,319 season would have commanded,
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.
Last in a three-part series on the Giants’ quarterback issue. What if the Giants’ next quarterback is somebody they let slip away four years ago? Would it be fate or foolish for the Giants to sign Justin Fields in free agency after they used their time on the clock with the No.