Rumors are roaring at the NFL Scouting Combine, and Sam Darnold seems to be at the center of it all. While the Vikings say all options are on the table, most of the buzz in Indianapolis swirls around Minnesota franchise-tagging Darnold and trading him.

INDIANAPOLIS — As he talked with reporters on Tuesday afternoon at the 2025 NFL Combine, Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell beamed with pride when reflecting on everything veteran quarterback Sam Darnold had accomplished in Minnesota. A heavy emphasis on accomplished.

While evaluating players at the 2025 NFL Combine, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and Kevin O'Connell reveal where Sam Darnold stands with the Vikings.

The Vikings have several options at quarterback, but keeping Darnold around feels less and less likely as free agency approaches.

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Daniel Jones’ free agency moment was supposed to be his shot at a fresh start, until the Minnesota Vikings decided to crash the party. With rumors swirling about Sam Darnold potentially landing in Minnesota,

The average annual value that is projected for Sam Darnold's next NFL contract is precisely why the Minnesota Vikings are left with no choice. They have to let him walk, simply because he is about to be earning well above his pay grade.