Could the Vikings aim to re-sign the 27-year-old quarterback, who has played so well in leading them to a 10-2 record, this offseason?

For 2½ quarters, Sam Darnold was a flawed QB, as he has been known to be. His work after that? Is career-changing too strong a term?

The Minnesota Vikings sent a clear message to starting quarterback Sam Darnold after inking Daniel Jones last week.

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell assured starting quarterback Sam Darnold that the addition of Daniel Jones doesn't affect how the team views

The Vikings are on the verge of the playoffs with quarterback Sam Darnold, who NFL sources believe will not return to Minnesota.

The Minnesota Vikings improved to 10-2 after a hard-fought victory over the 6-6 Arizona Cardinals. The Vikings were down 19-6 in the third quarter, but quarterback Sam Darnold once again rallied the troops and led a game-winning drive in the clutch.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold set a career first as he led his team to an impressive comeback against the Cardinals.

The Minnesota Vikings were searching for an offensive rhythm well past halftime. Aaron Jones had another early turnover. This confident, connected and resilient team didn't flinch. Sam Darnold's second touchdown pass of the second half went to Jones for Minnesota's first lead with 1:13 remaining,

"Darnold’s price might continue to go up as teams evaluate the draft and available free-agent quarterbacks," The Athletic's Dianna Russini wrote. "Front office executives believe that his experience and performance in Minnesota this season will make Darnold’s market competitive in March."

One of quarterback Sam Darnold’s 12 completions to lead the Vikings back from a 13-point deficit late in the third quarter of Sunday’s victory over the Arizona Cardinals might best illustrate the progress he’s made through 12 games leading the offense.