As NFL free agency approaches, teams are gearing up to strengthen their rosters for the final stretch of the season. Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold has emerged as a key target for several franchises looking to bolster their depth.

Sam Darnold and the Minnesota Vikings have been one of the biggest surprises of the 2024 NFL season. The Vikings are 11-2 on the year and riding a six-game win streak. They're fresh off a dominant performance against the Atlanta Falcons, defeating Kirk Cousins and the team down south, 42-21.

When McCarthy tore his meniscus in the preseason, however, Darnold was thrust into action as their permanent starter—and has had quite the career resurgence for himself. The 27-year-old has thrown for career highs in passing yards (3,299) and touchdowns (28) over the Vikings' first 13 games while leading them to an 11–2 record.