Sam Darnold is about to get paid: How it affects his free agency, J.J. McCarthy and the Vikings

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  2025 NFL free agency: Ranking top 25 potential free agents, including Tee Higgins and Sam Darnold

  Here's a breakdown of the soon-to-be free agents who could hit the market
  
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  NFL Week 15 Power Rankings: Sam Darnold and the Vikings are here to stay; surging Seahawks round out top 10

  Pete Prisco shares his Power Rankings heading into Week 15 of the 2024 season
  
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  Pete Alonso meeting with teams as his free agency intensifies: report

  The Mets are interested in retaining free agent Pete Alonso, who is currently meeting with teams as he entertains where to play in 2025 and beyond.
  
  Yahoo Sports - 4d
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  Where will Sam Darnold land in 2025?

  The Vikings have stumbled into their best quarterback since Brett Favre in 2009.
  
  Yahoo Sports - 4d
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  2024 NFL Week 15 QB Power Rankings: Panthers' Bryce Young leaps into top 20, Vikings' Sam Darnold also rises

  Assessing every team's starting signal-caller
  
  CBS Sports - 5d
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  Wes Phillips: Sam Darnold no longer has to worry about his future after proving he can play

  Sam Darnold signed a one-year, $4.5 million deal to be a backup with the 49ers before the 2023 season.
  
  Yahoo Sports - 5d
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  Sam Darnold resurgence: What potential contract extension could look like for Vikings QB after hot 2024 season

  Are the two sides destined for a split, or a renewed partnership?
  
  CBS Sports - 5d
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  Winners and Losers: Sam Darnold is making the Vikings look brilliant

  Sam Darnold threw five TD passes in a rout of the Falcons, who may be having some buyer's remorse when it comes to Kirk Cousins. Plus: Race for the No. 1 pick.
  
  Yahoo Sports - Dec. 8

• Vikings' Sam Darnold connects with Jordan Addison on 49-yard TD

  Addison adjusted on the fly to an underthrown pass by Darnold and ran it in for the score.
  
  ESPN - Dec. 8

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