Samuel Richard Darnold (born June 5, 1997) [1] is an American professional football quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the USC Trojans, winning the Archie Griffin award in 2016, and was selected third overall by the New York Jets in the 2018 NFL draft.

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Oct 6, 2024 · Through four games with the Vikings in 2024, Sam Darnold is playing the best football of his NFL career. Minnesota's 27-year-old quarterback went through some struggles throughout...

Mar 13, 2024 · EAGAN, Minn. – Sam Darnold agreed to terms with the Vikings, the team announced Wednesday as the 2024 new league year began. Darnold most recently served as the 49ers backup quarterback behind...

2 days ago · Sam Darnold’s Chances of Return to Vikings Nixed. Let’s get this out of the way: if Darnold agreed to sign on for another one-year, $10 million deal, the Vikings would pounce at the opportunity.

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View photos of Vikings QB Sam Darnold as he is awarded the Week 3 Nickelodeon Valuable Player and slimes Head Coach Kevin O'Connell and quarterback coaches Josh McCown and …

5 days ago · After taking home the award for 2024 AP NFL Coach of the Year on Thursday, Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell dropped a big hint on the future of quarterback Sam Darnold.

Jan 14, 2025 · GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Sam Darnold did nearly everything right in a renaissance season, resurrecting his career as a starter while pushing Minnesota to one of the NFL’s best records. A deep playoff run was the expected next step.