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Sam Darnold Rumors: NFL Execs Expect QB to Sign Contract in 'Baker Mayfield Range'
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2025 NFL QB matchmaker: Sam Darnold to the Jets, Kirk Cousins to the Browns, plus 15 other big-name proposals
NFL Executives Predict Two Teams Who Could Target Sam Darnold
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold just put together the best season of his seven-year NFL career. After struggling with the New York Jets, who drafted him third overall in 2018, and bouncing around with the Carolina Panthers and San Francisco 49ers, it seemed like he would be a career backup.
According to a report, two new front-runners have emerged to sign Minnesota Vikings QB Sam Darnold in free agency.
The performance has Mayfield breaking a Buccaneers franchise record that even Tom Brady didn't acquire during his time in pewter and red. In just two years with the team, Mayfield has already earned two Pro Bowl invitations, making him the first quarterback in franchise history to accomplish the feat.
The Titans and Browns are best positioned for Sanders and Ward given that they hold the draft’s No. 1 and No. 2 picks, respectively. But the Raiders are in an equally dire situation to the Giants, and the Jets, Steelers, Colts and Saints all could make big changes, too.
Quarterback Baker Mayfield made Tampa Bay Buccaneers history this week and accomplished something not even fellow gunslinger Tom Brady did during his three seasons with the franchise. Mayfield was named to his second Pro Bowl on Tuesday,
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Two Suitors Named For Sam Darnold Ahead Of Free AgencyThe Minnesota Vikings had an exceptional 2024 regular season in large part because Sam Darnold had a career year. The former No. 3 pick proved that he's more than capable of being a starting quarterback in the NFL.
The NFL announced on Wednesday the players participating in each of the on-field and off-field skills competitions that make up the 2025 Pro Bowl Games taking place Thursday and Sunday in Orlando, Fla.
After hiring head coach Pete Carroll, the Las Vegas Raiders, backed by Tom Brady, could be plotting their next move before the NFL Draft for the team's next quarterback.
In his breakdown of the top 50 free agents available this offseason, ESPN's Matt Bowen ranks Darnold at No. 6, some 26 spots ahead of the next QB on the list (Pittsburgh's Justin Fields, which underscores just how barren this market is under center). He then estimates that Darnold could receive something in the nine figures:
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield had one of the best seasons of his career in 2024 and will now get to participate in the 2025 Pro Bowl Games this week.
NFL.com contributor Mia Fowler offers a look at what to expect from the 2025 Pro Bowl Games on Thursday and Sunday.
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