Sam Darnold gets why Vikings moved on from him: ‘The business side of it’
Sam Darnold expressed understanding for the Minnesota Vikings' decision to move on from him after a successful season. He acknowledged the business aspect of the NFL, particularly the financial benefits of starting a younger quarterback on a rookie deal. Despite his success with the Seattle Seahawks, Darnold holds no resentment towards the Vikings and believes in the potential of his successor, J.J. McCarthy.
- ▪The Vikings moved on from quarterback Sam Darnold after a 14-3 season, which surprised many fans.
- ▪Darnold led the Seahawks to a Super Bowl victory the following season, but he understands the Vikings' decision to go with a younger quarterback.
- ▪The Vikings struggled in the 2026 season with McCarthy, prompting them to sign Kyler Murray for competition.
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NFL Sam Darnold gets why Vikings moved on from him: ‘The business side of it’ By Ryan Giancola Published May 22, 2026, 3:32 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google After a 14-3 season for the Vikings in 2025, it was a shock to many that the team moved on from quarterback Sam Darnold. It became even more baffling when Darnold led the Seahawks to a Super Bowl victory the next season. But Darnold holds no hard feelings toward the Minnesota team that gave him another chance as a starting quarterback.
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