The Minnesota Vikings find themselves in an intriguing position heading into the 2025 offseason. With star wide receiver Justin Jefferson locked in as the franchise’s cornerstone and head coach Kevin O’Connell recently securing a long-term extension,

The Minnesota Vikings are faced with a pivotal decision at quarterback and would be wise to heed the words of star receiver Justin Jefferson. Coming off a 14-win season with Sam Darnold, the Vikings must decide whether to re-sign him or move on with J.J. McCarthy and the bevy of cap space they can spend by not keeping Darnold.

The Minnesota Vikings’ Cinderella season might have come to an abrupt end, but Justin Jefferson believes Sam Darnold did enough to warrant his return.