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.

The offseason circumstances for Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold aren't likely to break the way he'd prefer. The post Vikings QB Sam Darnold Gets Bad News Ahead of Free Agency appeared first on Heavy Sports.

The Minnesota Vikings drafted J.J. McCarthy with the No. 10 pick in the 2024 draft expecting him to be the team’s long-term solution at quarterback. Sam Darnold signed with the Vikings on a one-year deal that was meant to serve as a bridge until McCarthy was ready to start.