The Minnesota Vikings and Sam Darnold got more out of each other than anyone thought they would in 2024. Darnold would end up becoming an MVP candidate, while the team went an astounding 14-3

The Minnesota Vikings can probably bring Sam Darnold back to the team, though only if he is willing to take a little less than market value.

The Minnesota Vikings have a decision to make at quarterback this offseason, but it looks like Sam Darnold could command a contract in free agency that makes it easy to move on to first-round pick J.J.

Hunter, a dual-threat wide receiver/cornerback combo and the reigning Heisman Trophy winner out of Colorado, is the top-ranked player on the big board of ESPN's Mel Kiper. Carter, a pass rusher out of Penn State, is No. 2 on that list, while quarterbacks Shedeur Sanders (Colorado) and Cam Ward (Miami) come in at fourth and fifth, respectively.

The Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs are preparing to play in Super Bowl LIX. Meanwhile, the other 30 NFL teams have turned their attention to preparing for next year. While free agency is still several weeks away,

Minnesota was intrigued with Darnold after he spent time learning from 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan, one of the league’s best offensive minds. Kevin O’Connell built on that, helping get Darnold selected to the Pro Bowl for the first time.

That was before quarterback guru Kevin O'Connell arrived in Minnesota. He's made the Vikings a dream destination for any quarterback looking for a change of scenery, including Fields, who named Minnesota one of his four preferred destinations in a trade last year.

Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold has been named the 2024 Most Improved Player of the Year by the Pro Football Writers of America (PFWA).

The Minnesota Vikings are keeping an eye on J.J. McCarthy’s rehab as he recovers from a torn meniscus that ended his rookie season before it ever began. How he continues to progress will determine how the Vikings answer the most pertinent question about the most important position.