Vikings, Sam Darnold and McCarthy

Why Sam Darnold may have sealed J.J. McCarthy’s fate after Vikings duds
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.
JJ McCarthy’s health update isn't good news for Sam Darnold return to Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings are keeping an eye on J.J. McCarthy’s rehab as he recovers from a torn meniscus that ended his rookie season before it ever began. How he continues to progress will determine how the Vikings answer the most pertinent question about the most important position.
Vikings Urged to Replace Sam Darnold With Athletic $19 Million QB
That was before quarterback guru Kevin O'Connell arrived in Minnesota. He's made the Vikings a dream destination for any quarterback looking for a change of scenery, including Fields, who named Minnesota one of his four preferred destinations in a trade last year.
Sam Darnold or J.J. McCarthy? For Vikings, it’s about what gives them ‘best chance to win’
Should the Vikings pay Darnold after his (mostly) excellent season? Or should they go with McCarthy and spend that money at other positions?
Insider 'truly' believes Vikings will sign Sam Darnold, use J.J. McCarthy as trade bait
There are plenty of really good reasons why the Vikings should do the opposite of what the insider thinks will happen.
Vikings' 2025 QB candidates: Three logical targets for J.J. McCarthy insurance if Sam Darnold exits
The Minnesota Vikings went out with a whimper on a Monday night, and in the process, Sam Darnold may have cost himself any shot to return as the club's unquestioned starting quarterback. A pleasant surprise for much of an explosive 2024 campaign,
Why Vikings' QB questions begin with McCarthy, not Darnold
Minnesota Vikings' quarterback of the future got considerable air time during NBC's broadcast of the team's 31-9 loss to the Detroit Lions. J.J. McCarthy, who missed his rookie season because of a torn meniscus in his right knee,
Minnesota Vikings' Sam Darnold or J.J. McCarthy Quarterback of Future?
Sam Darnold's future as the Minnesota Vikings quarterback is a major question mark heading into the offseason. Has the former USC Trojan earned the right to be the starter next season, or will the Pro Bowler be on the move?
Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy ‘Looks Great’ Back On The Field
Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy missed his rookie season after suffering a knee injury in Minnesota’s preseason opener. When talking to reporters this week, Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah said McCarthy has begun practicing and “looks great” throwing passes.
Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy Navigating Additional Hurdle on Unprecedented Path
J.J. McCarthy is a key to the Minnesota Vikings’ offseason plans, so the additional hurdle he is navigating is especially ...
Sam Darnold takes J.J. McCarthy off the trade market with brutal Wild Card showing vs Rams
The Minnesota Vikings signed veteran journeyman quarterback Sam Darnold to serve as a stopgap quarterback while they ...
Minnesota’s J.J. McCarthy vs. Sam Darnold dilemma suddenly gets easier
When the lights got the brightest, Sam Darnold reverted to his ghost-seeing ways. And that makes it a lot easier to allow ...
J.J. McCarthy posts cryptic 2-word Latin phrase after Vikings' playoff debacle
Vikings rookie JJ McCarthy posts a potentially critical tweet of quarterback Sam Darnold's performance after playoff loss to ...
Vikings Get Concerning J.J. McCarthy News After Injury
"His appearance was a visual symbol of the neutral terms Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and coach Kevin O'Connell ...