Vikings Keep $40 Million 'Upshot' Option on Table

Vikings Keep $40 Million ‘Upshot’ Option on Table Amid Sam Darnold Uncertainty
The Minnesota Vikings kept their options open with quarterback Sam Darnold, who is due for a significant payday this offseason.
Kevin O'Connell says no 'decisions' made on Sam Darnold, Vikings QBs for '25: 'It's a constant dialogue'
The Vikings' quarterback conundrum figures to be been one of the hottest topics of NFL conversation this winter in Minnesota and throughout the league. Kevin O'Connell discusses the matter on NFL Network on Friday.
Kevin O'Connell: Vikings to have 'ongoing dialogue' with Sam Darnold
VIkings coach Kevin O'Connell said it's clear to him that veteran QB Sam Darnold will be a starter somewhere in 2025 -- and that a return to the Vikings has in no way been ruled out.
Report: Vikings unlikely to franchise tag Sam Darnold
The Minnesota Vikings are in a tricky situation with quarterback Sam Darnold, and they may not want to use the franchise tag to retain him for 2025. Darnold is set to be a free agent.
Vikings Predicted To Add $49.6 Million, 377-TD QB Instead of Re-Signing Sam Darnold or Starting J.J. McCarthy
The Minnesota Vikings’ 2024 season was one of the biggest surprises in the NFL last year. Following Kirk Cousins’ departure, Minnesota finished with a shocking 14-3 record, tying the Super Bowl-winning Philadelphia Eagles for the third-most wins in the regular season.
Did Kevin O'Connell's comment about Sam Darnold go unnoticed before Super Bowl?
O'Connell did about a billion interviews leading up to the big game, but there's a comment from Feb. 7 that might've flown ...
Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell Raises Eyebrows About Sam Darnold
Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell spoke candidly about Sam Darnold as the quarterback prepares for free agency.
Vikings' Kevin O'Connell drops brutally honest Sam Darnold message before free agency
Head coach Kevin O'Connell had a long message about Sam Darnold as he's set to be a free agent this offseason.
Kevin O'Connell may have just tipped the Vikings' hand when it comes to Sam Darnold decision
The Minnesota Vikings have a tough decision to make between Sam Darnold and J.J. McCarthy this offseason. It sounds like ...
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Minnesota Reporter Confirms Kevin O’Connell’s Stance on Sam Darnold’s Future as Vikings WR Addresses J.J. McCarthy
Even the Super Bowl's done, now. The post Minnesota Reporter Confirms Kevin O’Connell’s Stance on Sam Darnold’s Future as Vikings WR Addresses J.J. McCarthy appeared first on EssentiallySports.
Kevin O'Connell Might Have Tipped Vikings' Hand About Sam Darnold Plan
"Kevin O'Connell told us Sam Darnold has earned the right to be a free agent," Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio said Feb. 12 ...
Kevin O'Connell: Sam Darnold has earned the right to be a free agent, we'll keep talking
Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell has offered a hint that his team will let quarterback Sam Darnold test free agency, rather than ...
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Kevin O'Connell signals Sam Darnold return, then walks back comments
Kevin O’Connell in his Coach of the Year news conference: Our goal is to win a championship and Sam Darnold is going to be a ...
Vikings’ HC Kevin O’Connell addresses team’s QB decision for 2025 season
Despite Sam Darnold's excellent season, his future with the team remains uncertain as his short-term contract and strong ...