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“I’m Not Supposed to Be in Minnesota”: Sam Darnold Gave Up on Vikings After Receiving Disrespectful Contract Offer

Darnold said he wants fewer turnovers after 14 interceptions and six fumbles in 2025, and he called his Super Bowl play below standard.

Sam Darnold wanted to stay with one franchise forever, but being a journeyman quarterback was all that was in the cards. Even after putting up a 14-win season for the Minnesota Vikings in 2024, he wound up staring at an offer that told him he’s more of a stopgap than the future. “I think having success in a place and getting to know the guys in the locker room, of course, you want to make that work,” Darnold said on Bussin with the Boys. “But sh…

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Just a year ago, Sam Darnold was signed by the Minnesota Vikings. Although the quarterback in Minneapolis had a good performance on the NFL race and led his team into the playoffs, the franchise decided not to extend the 2018 first-round pick contract. In an interview, the 29-year-old looked back on his farewell.

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Essentially Sports broke the news on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
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