The Minnesota Vikings’ quarterback situation hangs in the balance as Sam Darnold’s future with the team remains uncertain. Despite a career year in 2024, completing 66.2% of his passes for 4,319 yards and a 35-12 TD-INT ratio, he fell short in the playoffs. His performance was marked by two lopsided losses, including one against the NFC North rival Lions in a game that was his worst of the season.
With rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy on the roster and free agency looming, the team’s future at the position is far from guaranteed. General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah expressed confidence in the team’s quarterback situation, saying, “I don’t think it’s a bad thing to assemble a lot of talented players in that room who fit our vision.” He praised Darnold’s body of work, but noted that the team values roster flexibility and is committed to building a strong quarterback room.
Adofo-Mensah also emphasized the importance of having options at the position, citing the draft and free agency as uncertain situations. He expressed enthusiasm for the quarterback room, saying, “We brought in two guys who we think can play at a high level at quarterback in this position. … We knew that we really like the room that we had, and we were confident in that.” Coach Leslie O’Connell, too, praised Darnold’s season, but noted that his performance would likely be a factor in determining his future with the team.
