Despite the difficult end to the 2024 season, Sam Darnold's overall performance is likely to result in him receiving a nice contract in free agency

Darnold is now making the most of his time off ahead of what should be a very interesting offseason. On Friday, his girlfriend, Katie Hoofnagle, took to Instagram to share an offseason update on the former USC star. Apparently, Darnold appears to have taken up a new hobby.

Signed by the Vikings in March on a one-year, $10 million deal, Darnold — starting over injured rookie J.J. McCarthy, who underwent surgery for his meniscus during preseason — helped lead Minnesota to a 14-3 regular season record that boasted a nine-game win streak.

The Professional Football Writers of America have named Minnesota Vikings QB Sam Darnold the NFL's Most Improved Player of the Year.

The Minnesota Vikings have entered yet another offseason with significant questions around their quarterback depth chart.

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?

Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson pulls out a lateral-to-shovel pass that goes from running back David Montgomery to wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown which results in a 20-yard gain.

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold talks to the media following an NFL football game against the ...

His last two games in which he played poorly notwithstanding, Sam Darnold had a dream season after many had dismissed him as a bust. The Minnesota

Star quarterback Sam Darnold looked back fondly on his first season with the Vikings - but head coach Kevin O'Connell appeared to hint that his time in Minnesota may soon come to an end

Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah spoke candidly about quarterback Sam Darnold and his future with the franchise.

Instead, defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn had a master plan to contain Justin Jefferson and frustrate Sam Darnold. The stellar defensive performance quieted the defensive concerns until the Lions ran into the Commanders. Worst moment: Detroit’s ...