Darnold, the Jets’ third-overall pick in 2018, had a renaissance in Minnesota last year under the tutelage of Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell, throwing 35 touchdowns and 12 interceptions through 17 regular-season games.

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

The Los Angeles Rams are looking to trade Matthew Stafford. One NFL analyst believes they should, and sign Sam Darnold in free agency.

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.

Analysts at Spotrac projected Darnold’s fair market value in 2025 to be $40,123,661 per year. Based on age, experience, and statistics of comparable quarterbacks, Darnold could be offered a four-year contract worth $160,494,644.

Teams have two weeks, beginning Tuesday, to use their franchise and transition player tags on players who are eligible for unrestricted free agency next month.

The following are PFT’s top 100 free agents for the start of the 2025 league year. The rankings include prospective unrestricted free agents and released players. The list will be updated as events warrant,

The Minnesota Vikings only had two of the 101-best players in the NFL in 2024, according to Pro Football Focus.

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