Sam Darnold won Comeback Player of the Year. Each is a finalist in the same category for the media-selected NFL Honors.

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The Minnesota Vikings can probably bring Sam Darnold back to the team, though only if he is willing to take a little less than market value.

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell explained what he meant in his previous comments about Sam Darnold and J.J. McCarthy.

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.

The Vikings could bring back the 27-year-old, but other teams will likely be interested, too. Here's who could be in the market for the QB.

The Minnesota Vikings had a surprising season under Sam Darnold and Kevin O'Connell being a strong contender throughout the NFL season. In light of this, the Vikings head coach has reportedly made a decision regarding his future for the next season.

The NFL and Associated Press unveiled the finalists for year-end awards on Thursday, and among them are Kevin O'Connell for Coach of the Year, Brian Flores for Assistant Coach of the Year and Sam Darnold for Comeback Player of the Year.

Should the Vikings pay Darnold after his (mostly) excellent season? Or should they go with McCarthy and spend that money at other positions?

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

The end of the Minnesota Vikings' season led to some big questions in the offseason. Among them, is Sam Darnold part of the Vikings' plans? Where does 2024 first-round pick J.J. McCarthy fit into them?