Vikings, Sam Darnold and Justin Jefferson

Vikings owe Justin Jefferson an explanation with Sam Darnold exit likely looming
The Minnesota Vikings have a Sam Darnold problem they seemingly thought wasn’t an issue, especially with star wide receiver Justin Jefferson pushing for the veteran's return next season.
Vikings' Justin Jefferson would 'love' for Sam Darnold to return
The Minnesota Vikings’ Cinderella season might have come to an abrupt end, but Justin Jefferson believes Sam Darnold did enough to warrant his return.
Vikings QB Sam Darnold Gets Bad News From Justin Jefferson
NFL superstar Justin Jefferson addressed the Vikings' quarterback dilemma and raised some red flags about Sam Darnold's return.
Justin Jefferson Expects Sam Darnold to be Back with the Vikings…
Will Sam Darnold return to the Minnesota Vikings. Their superstar wide receiver Justin Jefferson seems to think so.
Justin Jefferson makes feelings known on Sam Darnold as Vikings mull over QB's future
Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson gave his take during Super Bowl media week, predicting the team to re-sign Darnold while saying McCarthy will get his shot. Jefferson said on Thursday:
Vikings' Justin Jefferson Gets Honest About Sam Darnold's Return
Jefferson's lucrative four-year, $140 million contract extension aligns with the duration of McCarthy's rookie deal. Minnesota has the runway to exploit the benefits of building around a rookie quarterback salary by paying the surrounding talent big money instead.
Vikings need to invest in Sam Darnold
While shelling out big money for Darnold to be its franchise guy wasn't part of Minnesota's initial plans, it's exactly what it should do now.
Justin Jefferson on Vikings' 2025 offseason plan as Sam Darnold's free agency looms
On Friday's episode of Pro Football Talk, Vikings star Justin Jefferson addressed his team's future. His comments came at a pivotal moment as Minnesota weighs critical quarterback decisions.
Justin Jefferson gets real on work Vikings must do this offseason
As the Vikings head into the offseason, star WR Justin Jefferson got real on the work the team needed to do, Sam Darnold, and the offense.
Justin Jefferson plays both sides of Vikings' Darnold/McCarthy QB decision
To no one's surprise, the Vikings' quarterback situation has come up a few times as Justin Jefferson has made his Super Bowl week media rounds down in New Orleans. And to no one's surprise, Minnesota's superstar has played both sides, expressing that he'll do his thing on the field no matter who's throwing him the ball next season.
Reporter's blunder in quoting KOC created chaos involving Sam Darnold
The alleged quote happened in a short press conference at the awards show. Shortly after, O'Connell held a conference call ...
Where did Justin Jefferson finish in Offensive Player of the Year voting?
There was little fanfare about Jefferson potentially winning the NFL’s Offensive Player of the Year award, but he did receive ...
Detroit reporter sparks drama by misinterpreting Kevin O’Connell’s Sam Darnold stance
A Detroit reporter misinterpreted Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell’s comments during a press conference Thursday ...