Sam Darnold, J.J. McCarthy and Vikings

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.
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?
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.
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 Predicted to Make $160 Million Commitment to QB Sam Darnold
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 for McCarthy to one of the NFL's quarterback-hungry teams.
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,
Sam Darnold? J.J. McCarthy? Daniel Jones? Vikings GM talks 2025 QB plans
Will the starting quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings in 2025 be Sam Darnold, J.J. McCarthy or Daniel Jones? It's the biggest question of the offseason and Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah isn't tipping his hand.
NFL poll predicts where Vikings QB Sam Darnold will play in 2025
Sam Darnold’s 2024 season ended with two ugly performances, but he will still be a highly-coveted asset when free agency begins in March. He not only played the best football of his career for most of the season,
NFL Exec Predicts Sam Darnold Will Sign Raiders Contract in 2025 Free Agency
Don't be surprised if the Las Vegas Raiders target Sam Darnold in free agency this offseason. "At Pick 6, [the Raiders] are out of range for a
ESPN Analyst Confident the Vikings Will Sign Sam Darnold to Lucrative Contract Extension
The Minnesota Vikings are facing major offseason questions at QB. One plugged-in NFL expert believes it will conclude with a lucrative Sam Darnold extension.
Minnesota Vikings insider speculates on Sam Darnold’s trade value
For most of the season, Sam Darnold and the Minnesota Vikings’ offense were in control, winning 14 games in their
Sam Darnold or J.J. McCarthy? Justin Jefferson won’t involve himself in Vikings’ decision
I can’t stand to keep going to the playoffs and only playing in a game and being out of it,” the receiver said. “I want to ...
Vikings say J.J. McCarthy is 'right where we hoped he'd be' in recovery process
GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, who spoke before O'Connell, said he had just run into McCarthy while walking around TCO Performance ...
Vikings Announce Good News on QB J.J. McCarthy
Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy's physical readiness for the 2025 season will sway their decision on Sam Darnold; he took a step ...
Vikings do everything in their power to ensure J.J. McCarthy will make it
Quarterback J.J. McCarthy was at the helm of the Michigan Wolverines a year ago at this time when his team pushed around the ...
Vikings QB decision: Here's how Matt Ryan would handle Minnesota's Sam Darnold-J.J. McCarthy conundrum
The Minnesota Vikings brain trust of general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O'Connell have the biggest ...
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The Vikings Are Better Off Embracing the Unknown with Daniel Jones
The Minnesota Vikings have entered the 2025 offseason with many questions and few answers. One of these questions is, who ...
Vikings and coach Kevin O’Connell agree to a multiyear contract extension after a 14-win season
The Minnesota Vikings and coach Kevin O’Connell agreed to terms on a multiyear contract extension on Tuesday, following a ...
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Packer Perspective: Let the taunting begin
I’m sure you’ve heard the question: What do the Lions, Bears, Vikings and Packers have in common? None of them won a playoff game this year. So much for the NFC North being the toughest division in ...