Vikings Might Be FORCED To Let Sam Darnold Go...

Predicted Sam Darnold price range gives Vikings every reason to bank on J.J. McCarthy
The Minnesota Vikings have a decision to make at quarterback this offseason, but it looks like Sam Darnold could command a contract in free agency that makes it easy to move on to first-round pick J.J.
Vikings Get Good News on Possible Return of QB Sam Darnold
The Minnesota Vikings can probably bring Sam Darnold back to the team, though only if he is willing to take a little less than market value.
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.
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.
Assessing insider speculation on Vikings’ future with Sam Darnold
That's the premise of an interesting recent article from ESPN's Ben Solak, who dove into the Darnold decision and how it'll impact QB movement this year. The whole thing is worth reading, but let's take a look at — and react to — some of the notable things Solak said.
Vikings GM Addresses Sam Darnold, J.J. McCarthy Statuses
McCarthy has undergone two knee surgeries, repairing a torn meniscus that knocked him out for the season. The former national championship-winning passer, however, is back on the field doing QB drills, Adofo-Mensah said ( via ESPN.com’s Kevin Seifert ), with the GM indicating the 2024 No. 10 overall pick is on schedule.
The Vikings Might Be FORCED To Let Sam Darnold Go...
Tyler Forness talks about the Minnesota Vikings offseason plans with Sam Darnold. While the Vikings would probably love to sign Darnold to a long-term deal, there might be something standing in their way.
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