If Minnesota makes the wrong choice on Darnold's future, it could haunt the franchise for a generation. GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has a few options. He can tag Darnold, let him walk, or re-sign him to a long-term contract in the Baker Mayfield vein.

Vikings QB JJ McCarthy tells Rich Eisen his plans for the 2025 NFL season after missing his rookie year with a knee injury, what he learned from watching Sam Darnold and how he’ll respond to a possible QB competition with him next season.

While Sam Darnold is considered as the top quarterback option in free agency, there are three reasons why the New York Giants shouldn't bid for his services.

Sam Darnold was a star quarterback for the Vikings in 2024 but needs a new home in free agency. Should he remain in Minnesota?

Vikings QB San Darnold is projected to be one of the most in-demand quarterbacks if he hits free agency. If the New York Giants plan to pursue pending unrestricted free agent quarterback Sam Darnold to solve their quarterback issue, it will likely cost them a lot of money.

The Minnesota Vikings must decide on their quarterback situation, and Daniel Jones could be the perfect solution.

According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the Vikings have not yet made a firm determination about what to do with QB Sam Darnold, though the chances of him being back in 2025 are higher than they were six months ago.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold spoke about his future during the 2025 Pro Bowl Games. He admitted that he had given some thought to it.He did not get into any specifics, though.Part of that could be the uncertainty around his value at this time.

If Darnold hits the open market this March, ESPN insider Dan Graziano predicts he will sign a contract that ranks him within the top 15 quarterbacks in the NFL: three years, $120