The average annual value that is projected for Sam Darnold's next NFL contract is precisely why the Minnesota Vikings are left with no choice. They have to let him walk, simply because he is about to be earning well above his pay grade.

The Minnesota Vikings probably can't re-sign Sam Darnold to a long-term deal or franchise tag and trade him without messing up the cap sheet.

The Minnesota Vikings are monitoring the weight of quarterback J.J. McCarthy, which is something to watch amid the Sam Darnold conundrum.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback and pending free agent Sam Darnold is expected to sign a multi-year deal worth $114 million this offseason.

After seeking his release from the New York Giants and getting it, he joined the Minnesota Vikings for the rest of the season.

Whether it's what the Kansas City Chiefs are doing this offseason to recover from their Super Bowl embarrassment, what the Minnesota Vikings are going to do wit