Seahawks’ Sam Darnold Explains Why Vikings’ Decision to Prioritize J.J. McCarthy Over Him Made Sense

One of the biggest talking points of the 2025 season was that the Minnesota Vikings, who had just gone 14-3 with Sam Darnold at the helm in 2024, decided to release the now-Super Bowl champion in favor of a questionable prospect, J.J.

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