by: Nick Geddes 2 hours ago NickGeddesNews
The Minnesota Vikings had a decision to make after the 2024 season: bring back Sam Darnold or roll with JJ McCarthy for the 2025 season. Darnold was coming off his best season in the NFL where he led the Vikings to a 14-3 record, while McCarthy, a first-round pick months prior, missed the entire campaign with a knee injury.
Minnesota allowed Darnold to leave in free agency, creating an opportunity for McCarthy to start. McCarthy dealt with several injuries and Minnesota missed the playoffs. Darnold, now quarterbacking the Seattle Seahawks, will be under center in eight days in Super Bowl LX.