A couple of other quarterbacks fit that pattern, and the Twins, Lynx, Gophers and North Stars all have made boom-and-bust hires.

Sam Darnold should hit free agency this spring, and the Giants are listed as the team most likely to sign him.

The Indianapolis Colts need a QB to compete with Anthony Richardson, and one of the biggest free agents might do it.

Sam Darnold piled up stats this season, charmed the fanbase and probably earned himself a nice payday in the process. But will he get it from the Vikings?

Can Minnesota and its fan base forget the quarterback's back-to-back clunkers for a 2025 reunion? Or is it J.J. McCarthy time?

The Minnesota Vikings brain trust of general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O'Connell have the biggest choice an NFL team grapples with when building out the roster: what should they do with their starting quarterback position?

Should the Vikings pay Darnold after his (mostly) excellent season? Or should they go with McCarthy and spend that money at other positions?

Here are the Tennessee Titans quarterback options for 2025 with the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft or through free agency

Sam Darnold could be the most intriguing story of NFL free agency. Where might the Vikings QB land after a breakout season?

The performance from Sam Darnold on Monday night was such a shocking display of lost composure in a big moment that it came with a verdict. That would be there’s no chance Darnold will be back in a Vikings uniform,

Standing in their way are the Washington Commanders, a team that completed an even faster turnaround after a four-win season a year ago. Washington won its wild-card clash with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers thanks to the outstanding performance of rookie quarterback phenom Jayden Daniels (and some help from the right upright on a game-winning field goal attempt).