The poll predicted Darnold will be the quarterback of the Las Vegas Raiders in 2025. Although they have yet to hire a head coach, the Raiders will be in the mix because they have the money to acquire Darnold.

Heading into the NFL's offseason, it's generally good practice for teams to try and keep their best players from hitting the open market. Sometimes that's easier said than done. Whether that's because of players retiring,

Darnold stepped in and had a season to remember. He led the Vikings to a 14-3 record but the team was ultimately eliminated in the Wild Card Round. He finished fifth in the NFL for passing yards with 4,319 and fifth in total touchdowns with 35.

There are plenty of really good reasons why the Vikings should do the opposite of what the insider thinks will happen.

As such, Minnesota will be in prime position to revive another former starting quarterback's career in 2025 -- potentially as McCarthy's backup and/or his competition. The Vikings signed former New York Giants signal-caller Daniel Jones after he was cut mid-season and bringing him back is an option if Darnold departs.

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Signed by the Vikings in March on a one-year, $10 million deal, Darnold — starting over injured rookie J.J. McCarthy, who underwent surgery for his meniscus during preseason — helped lead Minnesota to a 14-3 regular season record that boasted a nine-game win streak.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold is projected to sign a massive contract worth nearly $125 million this offseason.

Raiders' next franchise signal-caller could be a proven veteran like Sam Darnold, rather than an NFL Draft selection.

The Minnesota Vikings are facing major offseason questions at QB. One plugged-in NFL expert believes it will conclude with a lucrative Sam Darnold extension.

The Minnesota Vikings are expected to consider replacing Sam Darnold with former New York Giants starting QB Daniel Jones.

If the Steelers don't move forward with Justin Fields or Russell Wilson, they have a few options via trade and free agency.