The odd man out in this entire process appears to be Sam Darnold. And in Darnold’s case, it seems that he’s getting battered by recency bias to an extreme degree. In the 2024 regular season for head coach/offensive shot-caller Kevin O’Connell and the Minnesota Vikings,

Several teams could use at least a bridge quarterback, but Sam Darnold may be eyeing a fit that goes beyond well-paid stopgap. The Titans are believed to have interest in Darnold,

There were two reasons the move didn’t make sense for the Vikings. Plus, Aaron Rodgers’s price tag, mid-first round draft targets and more.

In nine seasons, Wentz has a 47-46-1 record as a starting QB, and he's thrown 86 more touchdowns than he has interceptions (153 to 67). If nothing, Wentz could be a solid insurance plan for the Vikings if McCarthy struggles coming back from a torn meniscus in his knee.

Carson Wentz, the Kansas City Chiefs ' free agent and former number two overall pick from 2016's NFL draft, could fill in for Darnold if the Vikings decide to move on, according to Zack Rosenblatt from The Athletic.

Here's the latest news and everything you need to know about the first major wave of NFL player movement this spring.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold did not receive the franchise tag ahead of Tuesday's 4 p.m. ET deadline, setting him up to be the most coveted quarterback on the free agent market next week. Minnesota still is interested in working to re-sign Darnold, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Only four days separate the football world from the unofficial start of the NFL's 2025 free agency period with the legal tampering window beginning on March 10. That's why now is

The quarterback still could re-sign with the Vikings, but he remains eligible for unrestricted free agency next week.

Only two players were given the tag for 2025 before Tuesday’s deadline: Cincinnati receiver Tee Higgins and Kansas City guard Trey Smith.