In his breakdown of the top 50 free agents available this offseason, ESPN's Matt Bowen ranks Darnold at No. 6, some 26 spots ...

The Vikings could bring back the 27-year-old, but other teams will likely be interested, too. Here's who could be in the market for the QB.

Since his return to action Nov. 3, they have again designated the former Lion as a main option in a vibrant air attack now spearheaded by their reborn quarterback, Sam Darnold. Need a break?

"I think seeing Sam have the success that ... receiver Jordan Addison and T.J. Hockenson — who are a torture on defenses in the passing game. "If (Darnold) was doing it in the AFC or somewhere ...

The Minnesota Vikings must eventually choose between Sam Darnold and J.J. McCarthy ... Carolina Panthers for a couple years but couldn’t make it work across multiple stints as the starter.

The Lions held Minnesota quarterback Sam Darnold to 166 yards passing as ... Darnold started the game with misfires to tight end T.J. Hockenson on third downs during Minnesota's first two drives ...

Sam Darnold did nearly everything right in a ... to overcome some badly missed throws in the third quarter to find T.J. Hockenson on a 26-yard touchdown pass. The Vikings’ 2-point attempt ...

Sam Darnold’s renaissance pushed Minnesota to one of the NFL’s best records, offering the hope of a deep playoff run ...

J.J. McCarthy, left, or Sam Darnold, right? Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell says it's "way too early" to know the team's direction at quarterback. (Carlos Gonzalez/The Minnesota Star Tribune) ...