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Sam Darnold

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 …

Sam Darnold looks ahead

Could Sam Darnold start at QB for Vikings over JJ McCarthy?

Even though he was a first-round pick by the Minnesota Vikings, JJ McCarthy still might not be the NFC North team’s starting quarterback this fall. McCarthy just signed his rookie deal with the Vikings during the week. But the Michigan product …

JJ McCarthy talks with the media

Report reveals JJ McCarthy’s chances of starting for Vikings as rookie

The Minnesota Vikings put their faith in JJ McCarthy’s potential to become a franchise quarterback when they drafted him with the 10th overall pick, but the former Michigan star may have to ride the bench for a while before getting his shot in …

JJ McCarthy talks with the media

JJ McCarthy not expected to start for Vikings?

The Minnesota Vikings appear unlikely to start rookie quarterback JJ McCarthy when the regular season opens in September.

A Minnesota Vikings helmet on the field

Vikings make notable starting quarterback decision

The Minnesota Vikings have no shortage of quarterbacks as they begin the post-Kirk Cousins era, but one particular QB appears to be separating himself from the pack. Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell revealed to reporters Wednesday that Sam …

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Vikings agree to deal with Kirk Cousins replacement

The Minnesota Vikings lost Kirk Cousins at the start of the free agent tampering period on Monday, but they have found a potential replacement. Sam Darnold has agreed to a 1-year, $10 million contract with the Vikings, according to Ian Rapoport and …

A Minnesota Vikings helmet on the field

Report: Vikings targeting 1 quarterback to replace Kirk Cousins

The Minnesota Vikings are suddenly in need of a quarterback, and they reportedly have their eye on one short-term option for 2024. The Vikings are expected to pursue Sam Darnold in the wake of Kirk Cousins’ departure, according to Dianna …

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First QB to make Super Bowl from star-studded 2018 draft is a surprise

The 2018 NFL Draft was loaded with quarterbacks, five of whom were taken in the first round. The first one of that group of five players to reach a Super Bowl is a surpise. Baker Mayfield went No. 1 overall to the Cleveland Browns in 2018. He later …

Sam Darnold in the pocket

49ers DB feeling very confident about potential Sam Darnold start

The San Francisco 49ers may be pushed into starting Sam Darnold at quarterback in Week 8 against the Cincinnati Bengals, but one member of the team has no concerns about that possibility. 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward was very bullish about …

Kyle Shanahan in a 49ers cap

49ers make big decision on backup quarterback

The San Francisco 49ers have made a major decision regarding their quarterback room, and it could have repercussions around the rest of the league. The 49ers have decided to go with Sam Darnold as Brock Purdy’s backup, according to Ian Rapoport …

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