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Do the Vikings want QB Sam Darnold back? Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, Kevin O’Connell don’t say no

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.

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Kevin O’Connell appreciates Sam Darnold, but says “it did not work out in the end”

Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell said after Monday night's loss to the Rams that quarterback Sam Darnold has a "special place in my heart" because of the way he played this season.

Athlon Sports on MSN · 1d

Kevin O'Connell Breaks Silence on Vikings' Future at QB

Sam Darnold was supposed to be a one-year bridge to J.J. McCarthy, who would have had a chance to earn the starting job during the season. But then McCarthy hurt his knee, Minnesota sidelined him for his rookie campaign and Darnold went on to throw for more than 4,300 yards and 35 touchdowns.

Kevin O'Connell Provides J.J. McCarthy Update

NBC Sports on MSN · 13h

Kevin O’Connell: J.J. McCarthy able to have full offseason to show he can be starter

The quarterback position was central to the conversation at the end of season press conferences that the Vikings held on Thursday.

Yardbarker on MSN · 1d

'I'm very excited': Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell provides major J.J. McCarthy update

The Minnesota Vikings had an incredible 14-3 regular season, but things went downhill in a hurry at the end of the year. The Vikes lost their last two

Hosted on MSN · 1d

Kevin O'Connell Provides J.J. McCarthy Update As Offseason QB Decision Looms

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell provides an update on J.J. McCarthy ahead of quarterback decision this offseason.

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Vikings Coach Drops 4-Word Message on Sam Darnold After Season’s End

Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell defended quarterback Sam Darnold but made a blunt admission after a season-ending loss ot the ...

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Kevin O'Connell wants to sign contract extension: I love being Vikings head coach

The end of the Minnesota Vikings' season led to some big questions in the offseason. Among them, is Sam Darnold part of the ...

Kevin O'Connell Wants Vikings Contract Extension After Dismissing NFL Trade Rumors

Kevin O'Connell once again asserted that he wants to remain with the Minnesota Vikings for the long term, telling reporters ...

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2025 NFL Free Agency: Projected value of Sam Darnold's next contract

The Minnesota Vikings have many difficult questions to answer this offseason before they prepare for the 2025 season. One ...

Pro Football and Sports Network on MSN22h

NFL Insider Dishes on Sam Darnold’s Free Agency Market, Vikings’ QB Plan After Late-Season Struggles

With the Minnesota Vikings’ upset loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night, Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell and general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah have a tough decision to make with starting ...

Vikings face more QB questions with Darnold's expiring contract and McCarthy's knee recovery

The Minnesota Vikings have entered yet another offseason with significant questions around their quarterback depth chart ...

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