Sam Darnold could be the most intriguing story of NFL free agency. Where might the Vikings QB land after a breakout season?

A pending free agent, Vikings QB Sam Darnold's chances to land with the Raiders may have gotten a boost with the hiring of Pete Carroll.

Sam Darnold’s season did not end in a memorable way, but he still could be the best available quarterback this offseason. How much will he earn?

Darnold stepped in and had a season to remember. He led the Vikings to a 14-3 record but the team was ultimately eliminated in the Wild Card round. He finished fifth in the NFL for passing yards with 4,319 and fifth in total touchdowns with 35.

The Vikings general manager told reporters Thursday that Darnold is among the “good options” the Vikings have at quarterback while adding that J.J. McCarthy has returned to on-field training.

Mike Fanelli dives into whether or not quarterback Sam Darnold will remain with the Minnesota Vikings or leave in free agency in the 2025 offseason.

The Minnesota Vikings and coach Kevin O'Connell agreed to terms on a multiyear contract extension on Tuesday, following a 14-3 regular season that defied external widespread preseason projections of at least a losing record if not a last-place finish in the NFC North.

The Vikings added a seventh Pro Bowler on Monday as right tackle Brian O’Neill was named to the Pro Bowl Games. O’Neill replaces Lane Johnson of the Eagles, whose team will be playing in the Super Bowl.

The Detroit Lions are reportedly zeroing in on longtime NFL offensive assistant John Morton as their next offensive coordinator.

Among the notable names in the ownership group are NFL All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey, NFL All-Pro tight end George Kittle, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold, former Pro Bowl tight end and media personality Greg Olsen,

While Rams QB Matthew Stafford is currently deciding if he wants to play in 2025 or retire, that decision may be swayed by upcoming contract talks.

Now, the Rams have a core build of players on their rookie deals -- defensive linemen Kobie Turner and Braden Fiske, outside linebackers Byron Young and Jared Verse and safety Quentin Lake -- for a unit that took a big step forward this season under new defensive coordinator Chris Shula.