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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.

A reader asked RandBall for clarification on quarterback Sam Darnold and what it would mean for the Vikings to put the franchise tag on him. Trying to explain how it works reinforces how strange it really is.

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.

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 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.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold was announced as a finalist for the National Football League’s Comeback Player of The Year award. Vikings coach Kevin

The Minnesota Vikings and Sam Darnold got more out of each other than anyone thought they would in 2024. Darnold would end up becoming an MVP candidate, while the team went an astounding 14-3

Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell was named the NFL Coach of the Year by the Pro Football Writers' Association on Thursday. O'Connell was also named as a finalist for the Associated Press Coach of the Year Award on Thursday.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold is expected to cash in this offseason due to a handful of factors around the NFL.