Vikings, Sam Darnold

Sam Darnold’s Vikings future hinges on the 2025 NFL Playoffs
Sam Darnold, the Vikings’ unexpected hero of 2024, had his worst performance of the season when something was on the line. Normally steadfast in the pocket, Darnold wasn’t only blitzed out of his shoes by an aggressive Cover 0 defense from Aaron Glenn — but more worrying was the instances where Darnold responded to perceived pressure when it didn’t exist.
Who is the Vikings' backup quarterback? Minnesota's 2025 QB depth chart behind Sam Darnold
Sam Darnold has led the Vikings' quarterback room all season, but the team does have some depth ready behind him.
Sam Darnold's contract details: salary and years left with the Vikings
The Vikings quarterback has been one of the biggest surprises of the 2024 NFL season. Here’s how his future looks with Minnesota.
Vikings-Rams preview: Sam Darnold's redemption chance
Sam Darnold's first performance in the spotlight was a dud. He has a chance to redeem himself Monday night in Arizona. Why it matters: The Vikings' out-of-nowhere 14-3 season will only continue if the team beats the Los Angeles Rams in a game that had to be moved out of Southern California due to devastating wildfires.
If Sam Darnold struggles, could Vikings turn to Daniel Jones?
After the Giants cut starting quarterback Daniel Jones, he joined Minnesota’s practice squad. It was a wise move, aimed at getting him on a team while maintaining the flexibility to sign with another team’s active roster, should the opportunity arise.
Did Vikings’ struggles against Lions show a blueprint for how to slow down Sam Darnold?
Detroit’s defense sent a ton of six- or seven-man pressures and played mostly man coverage. Can the Rams replicate that in the playoffs?
Vikings stay coy about quarterback Daniel Jones' role against Rams
Vikings backup quarterback Daniel Jones said Saturday he’s “preparing for whatever the situation is” at No. 2 quarterback Monday night in the wild-card game against the Los Angeles Rams. It was the first time the ex-Giants starter spoke publicly since the week he arrived in Minnesota.
Wan'Dale Robinson hints at why Daniel Jones may have struggled with Giants
Speaking about Daniel Jones' struggle with the Giants, Wan'Dale Robinson gets to the bottom of the issue. Jones played with New York for the past six seasons where this past year before being waived,
Sam Darnold’s future as Minnesota Vikings QB could hinge on playoff success
The best way for Darnold to obtain stability and build a legacy in Minnesota immediately is to have playoff success. If ...
Minnesota Vikings' Sam Darnold Future With Team Dependent on NFL Playoffs Performance?
The Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Rams are scheduled to play each other on Monday night as part of the NFL Wild Card Round. The game was moved to Arizona be ...
Get to know Sam Darnold through the eyes of the town that raised him
Long before he was the quarterback of the Vikings, Darnold was a talented athlete growing up in San Clemente, Calif.
Sam Darnold’s season and Vikings’ playoff hopes rely on unwavering process and support
Kevin O'Connell, the QB coaches and backups have Darnold playing at a high level. Can he bounce back from the Week 18 debacle ...
Matthew Coller: Sam Darnold's character has guided him here
The more you dig into Darnold’s personality and past, the easier it is to understand how he was able to make his way through years of struggles in New York and ...
Sam Darnold went from bust to backup to Pro Bowl quarterback. Can Zach Wilson follow a similar road?
Like Wilson, Darnold struggled during his first few seasons in the NFL after being picked in the first round by the New York ...
Scoggins: Vikings’ Sam Darnold sounds confident ahead of NFC playoff game vs. Rams. Will he seem that way Monday?
Seven days separated two visuals that could not have been more in contrast if you hung a portrait of Quasimodo next to the ...
Sam Darnold has full practice despite a quad injury
Sam Darnold popped up on the Vikings’ first practice report of the week. The team lists him as a full participant Thursday with a quad injury. It’s the first time Darnold has been on the injury report ...