Vikings, Sam Darnold and J.J. McCarthy

Fantasy football and reality align. Vikings should sign Sam Darnold, trade J.J. McCarthy
Michael Salfino lays out his reasoning for who the Minnesota Vikings should choose as their QB of the future and who they should trade away.
Vikings will ‘100 percent’ be getting trade calls on J.J. McCarthy after Sam Darnold breakout
The 27-year-old joined the Vikings on a one-year, $10 million contract ahead of the 2024 season. Justin Jefferson is still the best wide receiver in the world.
Lions-Vikings preview: Sam Darnold led Vikings to unlikely season
Minnesota is 14-2 on the year, same as the Lions, entering the two teams’ winner-take-the-NFC game on Sunday night in Detroit. They haven’t lost since falling in back-to-back games to the Lions and Rams in late October as they’ve doubled their win total from last year even after losing their expected starting quarteback to injury in the preseason.
A superpower for Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold? His ability to bounce back.
Whenever he’s made a mistake, big or small, he’s always found a way to move on without it affecting him too much.
Souhan: There’s no rush to decide Sam Darnold’s future with the Vikings
Calls for the Vikings to urgently sign quarterback Sam Darnold to a long-term contract are premature, writes Jim Souhan. As one championship-winning general manager once said, “Never make a decision before you have to.
Vikings Gave Sam Darnold a Hero's Welcome in Locker Room After Win vs. Packers
It’s been quite a year for Sam Darnold and the Minnesota Vikings. Heading into the season, Darnold was set for a training camp battle with rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy, whom the Vikings had selected with the 10th pick in the 2024 draft.
Colin Cowherd Floats Possibility of Vikings Trading J.J. McCarthy to NFC Rival After Sam Darnold’s MVP-Esque Season
The Minnesota Vikings traded up in the 2024 NFL Draft to draft J.J. McCarthy with the 10th overall pick. He was viewed as the long-term replacement for Kirk Cousins, who had signed with the Atlanta Falcons in free agency.
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With Sam Darnold’s rise, star ex-Michigan QB has unclear Vikings future
But McCarthy suffered a season-ending torn ACL in the preseason, and free agent signing Sam Darnold has led the Vikings to a ...
Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold selected to Pro Bowl for first time
In addition to Darnold, Justin Jefferson, Jonathan Greenard, Andrew Van Ginkel, Byron Murphy Jr., and Andrew DePaola were ...
Mics Caught Kevin O'Connell's Heartfelt Mid-Game Message for Vikings QB Sam Darnold
During the Minnesota Vikings' 27–25 win over the Green Bay Packers in Week 17, coach Kevin O'Connell stopped to give Darnold ...
Sam Darnold, Andrew Van Ginkel, four other Vikings named to NFC Pro Bowl roster
Many Vikings players are having career years, and many will be going to the Pro Bowl Games on Feb. 2 in Orlando, Fla. Unless ...
WATCH: Vikings give priceless reaction to Sam Darnold after Packers win
Sam Darnold got quite the reception in the locker room following the Minnesota Vikings’ 27-25 win over the Green Bay Packers.
Sam Darnold continues late MVP push with a stellar stretch run for Vikings
Continuing his out-of-nowhere season for the Vikings, Darnold torched the Packers for a career-high 377 passing yards and ...
Sam Darnold is a leading candidate for an award he's not supposed to be eligible to win
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold is one of the favorites to win NFL Comeback Player of the Year this season. He was ...
Stephen A. Smith gets it very wrong while criticizing Sam Darnold
Smith argued there's too much praise for a quarterback who hasn't thrown for 300 yards since Nov. 24. The issue is Darnold ...