Sam Darnold piled up stats this season, charmed the fanbase and probably earned himself a nice payday in the process. But will he get it from the Vikings?

According to a report, two new front-runners have emerged to sign Minnesota Vikings QB Sam Darnold in free agency.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold just put together the best season of his seven-year NFL career. After struggling with the New York Jets, who drafted him third overall in 2018, and bouncing around with the Carolina Panthers and San Francisco 49ers, it seemed like he would be a career backup.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold was announced as a finalist for the National Football League’s Comeback Player of The Year award. Vikings coach Kevin

Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones (33) celebrates a touchdown with quarterback Sam Darnold (14) during the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at U.S. Bank Stadium.

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.

And then, not long afterward, the 2025 offseason will get underway with what could be a big wave of big-name activity at the position. Several high-profile starters are on track to become free agents in March,

"I would say most likely, he's played his final game in Minnesota," Schultz said on The Herd. In the caption he posted with the video of the segment, he said he has "a hard time seeing (Darnold) back in Minnesota" and that "J.J. McCarthy is the future."

The Minnesota Vikings got an exceptional year from Sam Darnold, and he's starting to win awards for his performance.

Minnesota's Pro Bowl quarterback posted a message on social media to coaches, teammates and the fans on Friday. Was it a goodbye?

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold was named the NFL’s Most Improved Player on Friday, a vote done by the Pro Football Writers of America.