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Sam Darnold

Sam Darnold throws a pass

Report reveals how much Sam Darnold could earn in free agency

Despite a poor ending to the 2024 season, Sam Darnold remains the top free agent quarterback heading into the offseason. A new report suggests he will get a contract that reflects that. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler wrote in a list of the top NFL free …

Sam Darnold throws a pass

Will playoff dud cost Sam Darnold in free agency?

How much did Sam Darnold cost himself with his performance in the Minnesota Vikings’ final two games of the season? The answer may be less than one might think. James Palmer of Bleacher Report spoke to several NFL executives who believe that …

Sam Darnold throws a pass

Fans clowned Sam Darnold with the same joke during brutal playoff debut

Jokes were flying at Sam Darnold’s expense Monday with every sack the Minnesota Vikings quarterback took during his playoff debut. Darnold looked completely out of his element during the Vikings’ Wild Card game against the Los Angeles …

Stephen A Smith reports from the sideline

Stephen A. Smith made big mistake while talking about Sam Darnold

Stephen A. Smith has officially delivered his first whiff of 2025. The leading ESPN personality Smith drew attention online this week for the mistake that he made during a Thursday episode of “First Take.” Smith was previewing the …

Sam Darnold in the locker room

Sam Darnold gets hero treatment inside Vikings’ locker room

They sure love Sam Darnold in Minnesota. Darnold went 33/43 for 377 yards with 3 touchdowns and an interception while leading his Vikings to a 27-25 win over the Green Bay Packers 27-25 at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn., in Week 17 on Sunday. …

Sam Darnold throws a pass

Do Vikings want Sam Darnold back in 2025?

The Minnesota Vikings signed Sam Darnold to be a bridge quarterback, and the veteran has played at a Pro Bowl level for them throughout much of the season. He may have an opportunity to do so again in 2025. The Vikings want Darnold back next season, …

Geno Smith and Sam Darnold sharing a moment after Seahawks-Vikings game

Geno Smith’s awesome message to Sam Darnold goes viral

Geno Smith and Sam Darnold shared a wholesome moment after their two teams squared off on Sunday. Darnold’s Minnesota Vikings outlasted Smith’s Seattle Seahawks in a hotly contested Week 16 affair at Lumen Field in Seattle, Wash. Darnold …

Kirk Cousins at a press conference

Fans all said the same thing after Falcons benched Kirk Cousins

The Atlanta Falcons’ decision to bench Kirk Cousins led several fans to a similar conclusion: the Minnesota Vikings won the offseason breakup. On Tuesday, the Falcons announced they were handing rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. the starting …

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Surprising QB could become free agent after season?

The Minnesota Vikings have an interesting quarterback decision to make in the near future, and the path they take could potentially result in one of the top players at the position becoming a free agent. Sam Darnold has been outstanding for the …

Sam Darnold tries to evade a defender

Referee explains huge mistake that cost Vikings in loss to Rams

The Minnesota Vikings were on the wrong end of a huge missed call late in their game against the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday night, and the referee who was closest to the play had a very simple explanation for what happened. The Vikings were …

Sam Darnold throws a pass

Sam Darnold not eligible for 1 big NFL award?

Sam Darnold has resurrected his NFL career with the Minnesota Vikings, but apparently there is a collection of voters who are not supposed to call it a comeback. Darnold has played at an elite level since being named the starting quarterback of the …

Sam Darnold throws a pass

Sam Darnold has classy response to question about Jets

Sam Darnold has turned into a legitimate NFL MVP candidate four years after the New York Jets gave up on him, but the quarterback does not want to rub the success in the face of his former team. Darnold has been arguably the best quarterback in the …

Sam Darnold looks ahead

Extent of Sam Darnold’s knee injury revealed

The Minnesota Vikings were given a scare on Sunday when Sam Darnold suffered a knee injury, but fortunately the quarterback is not dealing with anything serious. Darnold was hit low by defensive end Danielle Hunter during the third quarter of the …

Bill Belichick smiles at the podium

Bill Belichick takes shot at Jets over Sam Darnold’s success

Bill Belichick has taken some time off from coaching in the NFL, but it appears his disdain for the New York Jets remains fully intact. During his weekly appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show” Monday, Belichick was asked for his thoughts on …

Sam Darnold looks ahead

Everyone made the same Sam Darnold joke after Vikings beat the Texans

Sam Darnold has gotten used to being the butt of the joke over the last few years. The roles were reversed on Sunday. Darnold was surgical in the Minnesota Vikings’ dissection of the Houston Texans for a 34-7 win at U.S. Bank Stadium in …

Kevin OConnell at a Vikings press conference

Vikings coach’s emotional message about Sam Darnold goes viral

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell recently got a little emotional when asked about his new starting quarterback Sam Darnold. On Sunday, Darnold led the Vikings to a 23-17 win over the San Francisco 49ers at U.S. Bank Stadium in …

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