That show of faith in Darnold was the first of many from O’Connell on Sunday. Later in the second quarter, the Vikings were leading 10-0 and driving deep into Niners territory, in position to ...

Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell said after Monday night’s loss to the Rams that quarterback Sam Darnold has a “special place in my heart” because of the way he played this season. But he acknowledged ...

Inexplicably, after the event, a Detroit Lions reporter named Dave Birkett quoted Kevin O’Connell, claiming the Vikings skipper outwardly wanted quarterback Sam Darnold back with the franchise ...

Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell has used the phrase “quarterback journey” throughout his preparation of Sam Darnold for the 2024 season as a means of pushing back against the ...

As O'Connell noted, there are "a lot of layers" to the Darnold decision. "One move might affect another position. Sam's decision might be about things that are important to him, and vice versa for ...

Darnold has thrown for 1,111 yards, 11 touchdown passes and just four interceptions, completing 63.5% of his passes, while helping guide the Vikings to an undefeated 5-0 start.

Minnesota Vikings. head coach Kevin O’Connell seemed to suggest the QB1 job is Sam Darnold’s to lose in 2025.. That is if Darnold wants to stay with the Vikings after his first career Pro Bowl ...

Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell has offered a hint that his team will let quarterback Sam Darnold test free agency, rather than franchise tag him. Shortly after winning the NFL’s coach of the year award ...

Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell said after Monday night's loss to the Rams that quarterback Sam Darnold has a "special place in my heart" because of the way he played this season.

Sam Darnold had an inspiring 2024 season for the Minnesota Vikings, at least until an ugly two-game finish that may have rerouted his future with the team. Head coach Kevin O'Connell all but ...