ESPN's Bill Barnwell projected that Darnold will sign a contract worth an annual average of $46 million that will include around $90 million guaranteed if he hits free agency. That, combined with Fowler's report that McCarthy will be the franchise QB moving forward, all but settles the discussion of Darnold returning to Minnesota next season.

I must give ESPN's Bill Barnwell credit for how succinctly he described Sam Darnold's contract situation. He has the Minnesota Vikings starting quarterback as a

The Minnesota Vikings only had two of the 101-best players in the NFL in 2024, according to Pro Football Focus.

Minnesotans can count on three things: death, taxes and Vikings offseason quarterback drama. State of play: Minnesota has until March 4 to lock up Sam Darnold, otherwise he is probably heading toward free agency and could be scooped up by another team.

The writing now finally appears clearly on the wall for QB Sam Darnold and his future with the Minnesota Vikings. The post Sam Darnold Likely Out After Vikings Make Major QB Announcement appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Tyler Forness discusses what could happen with Minnesota Vikings QB Sam Darnold and his contract in the next week.

The Minnesota Vikings have a big decision to make in the offseason. They had an incredible year with Sam Darnold, who finally looked like a franchise-caliber quarterback. Nevertheless, he was also quite exposed in the final two games of the season,

The Minnesota Vikings' options for QB Sam Darnold are quickly dwindling. The post Vikings Get Bad News on Sam Darnold Contract, Trade Options appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Sam Darnold’s future with the Minnesota Vikings remains uncertain, which is why the QB shared his thoughts on what lies ahead for him in the upcoming NFL season. The saga of Sam Darnold and the Minnesota Vikings still doesn’t have a final resolution.