Sam Darnold, Vikings and Seattle Seahawks

Analysis: Vikings stay the course, letting Sam Darnold leave and pointing toward J.J. McCarthy
Darnold landed the biggest payday of his career, getting a $100 million deal from Seattle, while the Vikings ensured they will have a new starting quarterback for the third consecutive season.
Sam Darnold to face his former team, as Seahawks host Vikings in 2025
The Seattle Seahawks are officially entering a new era with Sam Darnold at the helm. Seattle agreed to terms with the former Minnesota Vikings quarterback on a three-year deal worth up to $100 million.
Vikings QB drama ends, Sam Darnold leaves Minnesota for Seahawks
Sam Darnold and Vikings QB drame comes to an end as he heads west to reunite with his former coach on the Seattle Seahawks.
Sam Darnold was a near-perfect Minnesota Vikings QB for one season
The expectation is that Sam Darnold will sign with another team. It’s rational to say an eager goodbye to Darnold and also thank him for a year that couldn't have gone much better.
Understanding Why the Vikings Didn’t Franchise Tag Sam Darnold
There were two reasons the move didn’t make sense for the Vikings. Plus, Aaron Rodgers’s price tag, mid-first round draft targets and more.
Vikings' JJ McCarthy Facing Major Pressure After Sam Darnold's Departure
Minnesota Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy is now facing some major pressure following Sam Darnold signing with the Seattle Seahawks.
Commanders standout last season joins Vikings to support JJ McCarthy following Sam Darnold’s exit
After signing a standout player, the Washington Commanders are preparing for a key departure. One of their top contributors from last season is expected to join the Minnesota Vikings to support JJ McCarthy following Sam Darnold's exit.
Vikings' Kevin O'Connell Explains Why It's 'Good' Sam Darnold Gets to Be a Free Agent
The Vikings could have tagged Darnold and tried to trade him to get a return, but The Athletic's Alec Lewis and ESPN's Kevin Seifert noted that teams would be unlikely to spend a draft pick on Darnold and then pay him.
Seahawks sign former Vikings QB Sam Darnold after Geno Smith trade
The Seahawks have their new quarterback. Sam Darnold has agreed to a three-year, $110.5 million deal with the team.
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Sam Darnold’s future with the Vikings: What’s most likely and why
Tuesday marks one of the first notable dates of the Vikings offseason. The franchise tag window is now open, kicking off what figures to be the deciding month of quarterback Sam Darnold’s future ...
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Sam Darnold Gets Bad Vikings News Ahead of Free Agency
“I’m told the Minnesota Vikings are open to doing a deal with Sam Darnold,” Fowler said on “SportsCenter.” “People I’ve talked to around the league believe that the franchise tag is ...
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Sam Darnold’s status with Vikings in focus as NFL’s tag window opens
And the most interesting case is that of quarterback Sam Darnold, who revived his sagging career and led the Vikings to the playoffs this past season. Darnold is eligible for unrestricted free ...
Sam Darnold could still return to Vikings after franchise-tag deadline passes
The Vikings chose not to franchise-tag Darnold, who is coming off a career year, but Minnesota could find a way to keep the ...
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Vikings QB Sam Darnold Predicted to Replace 10-Time Pro Bowler
The Minnesota Vikings are positioned to withstand losing Sam Darnold in free agency, and a new prediction calls for them to do just that. Darnold, 27, signed a one-year, $10 million contract ...