The Vikings not only lose out on a top target at the position, but the Chiefs' move also makes the market increasingly competitive to sign any remaining free agents. Smith was in

Darnold led the Vikings to a playoff berth, but fell short when it really mattered against the Detroit Lions in Week 18 and the Los Angeles Rams in the Wild Card round. So do general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O’Connell run it back with Darnold or hand the keys to J.

The Minnesota Vikings could face an overhaul in their secondary, and pending Detroit Lions free agent Carlton Davis could be a fit.

The Detroit Lions highlighted the Minnesota Vikings’ interior offensive line issues in Week 18. They applied pressure to Darnold throughout the game,

New proposals have surfaced that Darnold could return to Minnesota on a multi-year deal for less than $30 million a season. With that structure, the Vikings' quarterback spending would be similar to the 2024 season, when they spent 28.5 million in dead cap to part ways with Kirk Cousins.

The Vikings have to get better in the offseason after poor finish, but they must avoid a couple of free agents

The Vikings have a very tough decision to make this offseason with Sam Darnold while JJ McCarthy waits in the wings.

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