The backdrop of this whole conversation surrounding the depth chart is the fact that quarterback Sam Darnold struggled mightily last weekend when the Vikings suffered a 31-9 loss to the Detroit Lions. He only completed 18 of 41 passes for 166 yards and he did not throw a touchdown.

Quarterback Sam Darnold’s disappointing finish to this Vikings season does not close the door on him returning to the team in 2025. General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah told reporters during Thursday’s season-ending news conference that Darnold is among the “good options” the Vikings have at quarterback moving forward.

Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell speaks on Sam Darnold backup Daniel Jones' availability for Vikings' playoff game against Rams

Following an unfortunate first half performance on Monday night, calls are mounting for the Minnesota Vikings to bench quarterback Sam Darnold in favor of

I t's now been six weeks since the Vikings added former Giants starting quarterback Daniel Jones to their practice squad. Earlier this week, he was signed to the active roster, a

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell did not rule out the possibility of Daniel Jones serving as the primary backup to quarterback Sam Darnold

Daniel Jones is the Vikings' emergency No. 3 quarterback for tonight's wild card playoff game against the Rams in Arizona. Nick Mullens remains Sam Darnold's backup. Head coach Kevin O'Connell left open the possibility earlier this week of Jones surpassing Mullens as the team's No.

Vikings quarterback Daniel Jones was activated to the 53-man roster in time for the playoffs, but Kevin O'Connell has kept his role hushed.

There is no time for emotions in the NFL. Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell preached going 1-0 every week during the season and now that the season is over after a 27-9 loss to the Los Angeles Rams, the business side of the game takes over — and O'Connell and general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah have big decisions to make.

Jones joins starter Sam Darnold and current QB2 Nick Mullens as the Vikings prepare ... However, Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell praised Rypien for his work behind the scenes.

The young head coach has squeezed blood from a stone in two regular seasons; now he deserves the players to truly compete Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) makes a catch against Los Angeles Rams safety Quentin Lake (37) during an NFC ...

it's also worth pondering if it'll be Jones — not Nick Mullens — backing up Sam Darnold the rest of the way. Asked about that dynamic on Thursday, head coach Kevin O'Connell gave a non-answer.