Since leaving Carolina following their unsuccessful tenures in Charlotte, Sam Darnold and Baker Mayfield both revived their careers. At Minnesota, Darnold became a Pro Bowler and went 14-3 in 2024. At Tampa Bay,
Like Wilson, Darnold struggled during his first few seasons in the NFL after being picked in the first round by the New York Jets.
Two years ago, the Carolina Panthers had both Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold on their roster. They deemed neither player good enough to be their franchise QB.
After leading the Minnesota Vikings to a 27-25 win over the Green Bay Packers last week, Darnold was mobbed in the locker room by his teammates and lifted up onto their shoulders. The clip quickly went viral on social media as a sign of the support that Minneosta’s players have for their quarterback.
Together, Jefferson and Darnold have formed a strong tandem throughout the season, helping the Vikings hold a top-five passing offense and both stars reach the Pro Bowl.
NFL legend Terry Bradshaw recently delivered a brutal assessment of Sam Darnold's career trajectory, despite previously showing support for the Minnesota Vikings quarterback.
In the year of the castoff quarterback, it's fitting that two of the best — Jared Goff and Sam Darnold — will help decide the ... also had stints with the Carolina Panthers and Rams before finding success with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who can clinch ...
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Two years ago, the Carolina Panthers had Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold on their roster. They deemed neither player good enough to be their franchise QB. The Panthers cut ...
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Two years ago, the Carolina Panthers had Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold on their roster. They deemed neither player good enough to be their franchise QB. The Panthers cut ...
Sam Darnold has defied expectations to lead the Minnesota Vikings to 14 wins and a surprise playoff berth; watch the Vikings face the Los Angeles Rams in the Wild Card round of the NFL postseason, liv
Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold completely changed his career trajectory this season by leading the team to 14 wins and a spot in the playoffs, which is why PFT made him our most improved player of the year.