"This is going to continue to become an interesting storyline. To date the Vikings and Sam Darnold haven't had any discussions aimed at a long-term contract extension," ESPN's Adam Schefter said Monday on The Pat McAfee Show, reiterating a point he made earlier in December about a lack of talks between the sides.

It's been a breakthrough season for Sam Darnold, who has been through the NFL wringer during his brief career, bouncing through three franchises before landing with the Vikings and leading them to an impressive 10-2 record in 12 games,