The 27-year-old joined the Vikings on a one-year, $10 million contract ahead of the 2024 season. Justin Jefferson is still the best wide receiver in the world.
The Minnesota Vikings now have more incentive than ever to franchise tag QB Sam Darnold and keep J.J. McCarthy behind him in 2025.
"Prediction: The Vikings apply a $39M+ franchise tag on Sam Darnold, then trade J.J. McCarthy to the Las Vegas Raiders days before the NFL Draft. Darnold and the Vikings agree on a 4 year, $196M extension before the July 15 deadline that includes $110M guaranteed," Ginnitti wrote.
The Minnesota Vikings are expected to consider moving unproven quarterback J.J. McCarthy in a trade this offseason.
Michael Salfino lays out his reasoning for who the Minnesota Vikings should choose as their QB of the future and who they should trade away.
But McCarthy suffered a season-ending torn ACL in the preseason, and free agent signing Sam Darnold has led the Vikings to a surprising 14-2 record with a chance to win the NFC North and the conference’s No. 1 overall seed on Sunday with a win over the Detroit Lions.
As Sam Darnold has become the latest quarterback to bounce back after an underwhelming stretch, the Vikings have both enjoyed
The Vikings should have no plans at the moment to move on from McCarthy via trade, or to commit to Darnold long-term. Keeping both QBs on the roster for the short-term is the play here, as it would allow the team to continue building a winning culture while sticking to the franchise’s original succession plan at QB
The Minnesota Vikings players and coaching staff aren't thinking offseason just yet, as they could win the NFC North and No. 1 overall seed in the NFC with a wi
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold is playing the best football of his NFL career, throwing for 4,153 yards, 35 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions while rushing for 202 yards and a score. After leading Minnesota to a 14-2 record,
An ESPN report stated the Vikings will listen to trade offers involving quarterback J.J. McCarthy, prompting a trade pitch that went viral.