Sam Darnold, Vikings and J.J. McCarthy

Vikings' 2025 QB candidates: Three logical targets for J.J. McCarthy insurance if Sam Darnold exits
The Minnesota Vikings went out with a whimper on a Monday night, and in the process, Sam Darnold may have cost himself any shot to return as the club's unquestioned starting quarterback. A pleasant surprise for much of an explosive 2024 campaign,
Is J.J. McCarthy going to replace Sam Darnold as the Minnesota Vikings’ quarterback?
With the Minnesota Vikings’ quarterback now a free agent following a disappointing end to the campaign, could it be that he’s about to be replaced?
With Sam Darnold struggling, JJ McCarthy may be out of reach for the Seahawks
The dynamic 14-3 Minnesota Vikings' season came to an end on Monday night, not with a bang but a whimper, as they were blown out 27-9 by the Los Angeles Rams. In an instant, one of the best campaigns in Vikings history was snuffed out in the Wild Card round in
Minnesota's J.J. McCarthy vs. Sam Darnold dilemma suddenly gets easier
When the lights got the brightest, Sam Darnold reverted to his ghost-seeing ways. And that makes it a lot easier to allow Darnold to become a free agent and to move forward with 2024 first-rounder J.J.
Can We Expect a Rise in JJ McCarthy Cards After Sam Darnold's Struggles?
As the Vikings are likely to move on from Sam Darnold, their QB of the future could see a major price increase.
Why Sam Darnold may have sealed J.J. McCarthy’s fate after Vikings duds
Don’t go putting J.J. McCarthy in different uniforms — including the Giants’ — just yet. Sam Darnold’s second straight Jets-esque performance in a primetime game, this one ending the Vikings’ season Monday night in the 27-9 wild-card loss to the Rams,
Troy Aikman's take is good news for Vikings fans who want J.J. McCarthy over Sam Darnold in 2025
As brilliant as Sam Darnold was over Minnesota's first 16 games, his final two were brutal enough to signal winds of change.
Sam Darnold takes J.J. McCarthy off the trade market with brutal Wild Card showing vs Rams
The Minnesota Vikings signed veteran journeyman quarterback Sam Darnold to serve as a stopgap quarterback while they developed rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy, the No. 10 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.

Vikings rookie JJ McCarthy shares cryptic post

“Goosebumps”' Sam McCarthy Believes He Would've Always Become an Actor Even If His Dad Wasn't Andrew McCarthy (Exclusive)
The Vanishing', jokes to PEOPLE that he doesn't "like to say I'm following in my dad's footsteps," but he still considers his ...
Sam Darnold's Vikings future in question after poor playoff game as head coach makes telling comment
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold's future with the team was in question after Monday night's loss to the Los Angeles ...
Vikings QB Sam Darnold Predicted to Ink Wild Contract After Playoff Loss
Calls are already raining down for the Minnesota Vikings to cut ties with quarterback Sam Darnold and move on with injured ...
Sam Darnold’s playoff dud screwed over the Steelers dream QB plan
The Pittsburgh Steelers could've targeted the perfect long-term QB this offseason... until Sam Darnold's untimely postseason ...
Vikings Trade Pitch Sends J.J. McCarthy to AFC for Monster Draft Haul
No matter what happens during the playoffs, the Minnesota Vikings are less than one month away from making the most crucial ...
NFL scout cautions Giants against trading for J.J. McCarthy
With the sixth pick in the 2024 NFL draft, the New York Giants did not select quarterback J.J. McCarthy. Instead, they went ...
NFL Draft expert speculates on J.J. McCarthy's future with the Minnesota Vikings
It could be an interesting offseason for the Minnesota Vikings and former Michigan quarterback, J.J. McCarthy. The Vikings ...
Mel Kiper’s Blockbuster J.J. McCarthy Trade Proposal Lands Vikings Top-10 Pick
When the Minnesota Vikings signed quarterback Sam Darnold to a one-year, $10 million. Contract last offseason, they likely ...