Jan 3, 2025 · An unfortunate injury to rookie J.J. McCarthy charted a course of smooth sailing for starter Sam Darnold and the Vikings offense in 2024, which has seen the team elevate to the top of the NFC at...

Jan 14, 2025 · McCarthy, the 10th overall pick by the Vikings in last year’s NFL draft, now waits in the wings. Some had speculated whether the Vikings should trade McCarthy due to Darnold’s ascension, but...

Jan 14, 2025 · It's time to hand J.J. McCarthy the keys to the car. Two weeks ago, it looked like Darnold had forced himself into Minnesota's future plans. He had just torn up the Packers' defense in the...

1 day ago · “Plus, Darnold’s contract would become a valuable trade asset if [J.J.] McCarthy is great — and a valuable escape hatch if McCarthy is shaky. This approach is far more preferable than the ...

6 days ago · Vikings Face Tough Decision Between Sam Darnold, J.J. McCarthy. Getty Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell. Then there is Darnold’s value to the Vikings. He won the team 14 games ...

5 days ago · Sam Darnold (14) was set to be a short-term bridge to J.J. McCarthy, but a season-ending McCarthy injury and largely spectacular season from Darnold means the Vikings now have big offseason QB ...

Jan 17, 2025 · Teams will be expected to ask the Vikings about McCarthy’s availability, but Darnold’s shaky conclusion will affect the NFC North club’s answer. No trade should be considered likely in 2025. McCarthy’s rookie deal runs through 2027, with a fifth-year option in place for the ’28 season.

Jan 2, 2025 · When the Minnesota Vikings gave Sam Darnold a one-year $10-million prove-it deal last offseason, most viewed it as a short-term bridge quarterback signing that would facilitate J.J. McCarthy’s transition to the NFL.

Jan 17, 2025 · Should the Vikings pay Darnold after his (mostly) excellent season? Or should they go with McCarthy and spend that money at other positions?

Dec 29, 2024 · McCarthy’s season-ending knee injury in August altered that plan, however, and Darnold’s elite command of Kevin O’Connell’s offense blew it to pieces. How can the Vikings realistically keep...