There is an acceptance that Minnesota can keep Darnold and McCarthy together beyond this season. I think that’s an expectation if the Vikings have a strong showing in the playoffs.

If the Vikings believe he can, that leap of faith will change the course of the organization. James Palmer of Bleacher Report predicted on the Thursday, Dec. 26 edition of his podcast that Minnesota will do precisely that by extending Darnold on a multiyear contract.

Sam Darnold has enjoyed the best form of his career with the Minnesota Vikings this season, and he could return to the franchise for 2025 even after his contract expires

Minnesota could give J.J. McCarthy another year of development. Plus, Ben Johnson’s coaching future, and more in Albert Breer’s mailbag.

Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold's future is subject of conversation in Minnesota; an NFL executive cleared the air.

So O'Connell summoned Darnold to his office for a 10:30 a.m. meeting and, for 45 minutes on a time-crunched day, he explained the plan. The Vikings' draft pick (who turned out to be Michigan's J.J. McCarthy at No. 10) would not be rushed onto the field, O'Connell told Darnold.

Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy, the No. 10 overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft, is out for the entire season after tearing the meniscus

The Minnesota Vikings have an interesting option with Sam Darnold, they can use the franchise tag to keep him and then attempt to trade him.

A familiar voice who gets NFL fans ready for the slate of games every Sunday is thrilled with what he's seeing in Minnesota. WCCO's Jeff Wagner talked with James Brown, the host of NFL Today on CBS, about the Vikings success this year and the team's future at the quarterback position.