His preseason torn meniscus scuttled those plans and Darnold went on to have a great and surprising year. There are no guarantees that Darnold would be able to repeat his success in 2025, and if the Vikings were to bring him back, his $10 million salary would likely rise to the $35-40 million level.

The Minnesota Vikings do not know what they'll do at QB this offseason but a new Sam Darnold team to watch doesn't wear purple.

The Vikings could bring back the 27-year-old, but other teams will likely be interested, too. Here's who could be in the market for the QB.

Settling into the offseason at the conclusion of Super Bowl LIX, the Minnesota Vikings need to figure out exactly what they plan to do with Sam Darnold. Too good to let loose on the market, not good enough to sign to an expensive long-term deal,

Despite limping to the finish, the future in Minneapolis is bright. Both head coach Kevin O’Connell and general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah have secured contract extensions, and the team is bringing back most of its key pieces next fall. The biggest question the Vikings likely face is what to do at QB.

The Minnesota Vikings are moving on from Sam Darnold and turning to talented, #10 overall pick in 2024, JJ McCarthy this offseason – particularly given his expected return to training early this coming offseason.

According to recent reports, the Las Vegas Raiders are interested in signing former USC Trojans quarterback Sam Darnold who is set to become a free agent. Will the Minnesota Vikings move on from Darnold and hand the offense over to J.

Although Sam Darnold played well last season in his lone year as the starting quarterback, the Minnesota Viking already have a blueprint in place for what they are going to do. It is why Darnold has played his last down for the NFC North franchise.