At first, it looked like the Minnesota Vikings were keen on giving the young quarterback a chance to take over the offense after not re-signing Sam Darnold. But with the Vikings continuing to ...

INDIANAPOLIS -- Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell speaks glowingly of 2024 first-round pick JJ McCarthy and refused to hide the pride he feels recalling Sam Darnold's first year in Minnesota's ...

The Minnesota Vikings‘ impending quarterback decision is no stranger to fans; to bring back Sam Darnold, or to move forward with JJ McCarthy as the franchise QB. Whilst the Vikings are ...

As the four-time MVP ponders his next move, one thing has become clear: The person who currently holds the biggest sway over his playing future is Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell.

When Sam Darnold departed Minnesota for Seattle, it seemed like a clear signal that the JJ McCarthy era was officially underway for the Vikings. And while that still seems like the most likely ...

Matt Levine works as a contributing writer for Newsweek based in California. His expertise is in covering the NBA but he also covers multiple other sports. He has been with Newsweek since 2024.

After watching Sam Darnold play at a Pro Bowl level for the Vikings in 2025 ... Alternatively, the team could go with JJ McCarthy, the quarterback they selected in the first round last year ...