National discussion has framed the Vikings' looming quarterback decision as whether they should re-sign veteran Sam Darnold, who is set to become an unrestricted free agent. But their first priority is to assess McCarthy's capacity for a quick ascension.

Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell and quarterback Sam Darnold earned awards from The Sporting News on Thursday after the team made the playoffs for the second time in three years.

Sam Darnold and the Minnesota Vikings were one of the biggest surprises of the NFL season, entering the playoffs with a 14-3 record. Darnold took over the staring quarterback duties in his first year with the organization and had the best season of his career.

This will be the 29-year-old Pittsburgh product's second Pro Bowl appearance after also earning the nod in 2021.

Less than six months after cornerback Mekhi Blackmon’s second Vikings season was cut short by a knee injury, he’s back on the practice field and eager to pick up where he left off as a promising youngster in a Vikings secondary that needs more of those.

EAGAN, MN (Dakota News Now) -The Minnesota Vikings announced today the team has agreed to terms on a multi-year contract extension with Head Coach Kevin O’Connell.

The Vikings and Head Coach Kevin O’Connell have agreed to a multiyear contract extension, the team announced Tuesday.

Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold is sacked by the Rams' Ahkello ... (Elizabeth Flores/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Sam Darnold's future as the Minnesota Vikings quarterback is a major question mark heading into the offseason. Has the former USC Trojan earned the right to be the starter next season, or will the Pro Bowler be on the move?

Rams defensive tackle Braden Fiske (55) and Michael Hoecht (97) sack Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) during the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game, Monday ...

Can Minnesota and its fan base forget the quarterback's back-to-back clunkers for a 2025 reunion? Or is it J.J. McCarthy time?

EAGAN, Minn. (AP ... that was supposed to be calmed last year when they drafted J.J. McCarthy. Sam Darnold played so well over 16 games after McCarthy’s rookie-year-robbing injury that ...