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No one reporting around the Minnesota Vikings is entirely sold on Sam Howell as the backup quarterback behind J.J. McCarthy. Alec Lewis of The Athletic authored a mailbag on Monday, June 23, and addressed a question to that specific effect.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / June 16

Vikings Rookie Called “Sleeper”

The Minnesota Vikings had a small draft class, ending up with only five selected players in addition to new backup quarterback Sam Howell, who was acquired via draft pick trades.

Minnesota Vikings News / CBSSports.com / June 12

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Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / June 5

NFL Insider Suggests Vikings Trade Sam Howell for $27.5 Million QB

The Minnesota Vikings have one of the youngest and least experienced QB rooms in the NFL heading into what could be a Super Bowl season if the franchise

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / May 27

Insider expects 'legit battle' between Sam Howell and Brett Rypien for backup spot

When the Vikings traded for Sam Howell last month, he became the obvious choice to be their backup quarterback next season. Local Minnesota sports insider Darren Wolfson thinks it's a "legit battle" between Howell and Brett Rypien to be QB2.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / May 5

Seahawks praised by analysts over QB upgrades

The Seattle Seahawks have certainly undergone quite the makeover in the quarterback room this offseason. Geno Smith, Sam Howell and Jaren Hall have said goodbye to make room for Sam Darnold, Drew Lock and Jalen Milroe, the No.

NFL News / Yardbarker / May 5

Report expands on why Vikings chose Howell over reunion with Cousins

Report expands on why Vikings chose Sam Howell over reunion with Falcons' Kirk Cousins during draft

Howell presumably could compete for the Vikings' QB2 job as 2024 first-round draft pick J.J. McCarthy prepares to be the team's Week 1 starter.

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NFL News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / May 3

Anonymous NFL exec makes wild claim about J.J. McCarthy, Sam Howell

After months of speculation about Sam Darnold and Aaron Rodgers and Kirk Cousins, the Vikings' quarterback situation seems pretty cut-and-dry at this point.

NFL News / Yardbarker / May 2

Execs address if Sam Howell could follow in Sam Darnold's footsteps

Executives address if Sam Howell could follow in Sam Darnold's footsteps with Vikings

Multiple team executives spoke with The Athletic's Mike Sando about whether 2022 fifth-round draft pick Sam Howell could follow in Sam Darnold's footsteps with the Vikings.

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NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 28

NFC Notes: Matthew Golden, Sam Howell, Bears, Packers, Vikings

Bears assistant GM Ian Cunningham was a finalist for both the Titans and Jaguars GM jobs this offseason and felt like he was in limbo after he began helping the Bears search for their new head coach, after he found the Titans were moving in a different direction.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / April 27

Vikings Sign Homegrown QB Hours After Sam Howell Trade

The Minnesota Vikings played the long game in replenishing their quarterback room following the departures of Sam Darnold to the Seattle Seahawks, Daniel Jones to the Indianapolis Colts and Nick Mullens to the Jacksonville Jaguars.

NFL News / Field Level Media / April 26

Vikings acquire QB Sam Howell from Seahawks

The Minnesota Vikings acquired quarterback Sam Howell from the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday for a draft pick swap. The Vikings gave up their fifth-round draft pick in order to make the move, which was the No.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / April 26

Seahawks complete another trade involving a QB

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NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / April 26

Does Seahawks QB trade with Vikings close door on Aaron Rodgers?

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Seattle Seahawks News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 26

Trade: Seahawks Trading QB Sam Howell To Vikings

Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the Seahawks are trading QB Sam Howell to the Vikings. According to Ian Rapoport, the Seahawks receive pick No. 142 from the Vikings and Minnesota gets Howell and pick No.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / April 23

Vikings among potential landing spots for Seahawks QB Sam Howell

Last week, ESPN reported that the Seattle Seahawks were looking to move quarterback Sam Howell ahead of the 2025 NFL draft. That report was confirmed by general manager John Schneider, who said the team was working with Howell's agent to gauge interest.

Seattle Seahawks News / Field Level Media / April 21

Seahawks receiving calls about QB Sam Howell

The Seattle Seahawks have received calls about a potential trade for quarterback Sam Howell. Multiple outlets reported the trade inquiries Monday and Seahawks general manager John Schnieder confirmed they had taken place to The Athletic, but he declined to describe the organization as being "open" to trading the signal-caller.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / April 20

Are Seahawks giving up on QB Sam Howell too quickly?

When the Seattle Seahawks traded for Sam Howell in March 2024, the franchise sending fourth- and sixth-round picks to the Washington Commanders in return seemed like reasonable compensation for a quarterback with 18 career starts and a ton of untapped potential.

NFL News / Riggo's Rag / April 20

Concerning Sam Howell update cements Commanders' masterful trade heist

Adam Peters changed the Washington Commanders' outlook quickly after selecting Jayden Daniels at No. 2 overall in the 2024 NFL Draft. This was the game-changing presence fans had been clamoring for, even if it resulted in some collateral damage.

Seattle Seahawks News / Larry Brown Sports / April 19

Seahawks reportedly willing to trade another QB

The Seattle Seahawks have already traded one quarterback this offseason, and a new report suggests they are open to moving a second one.

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Seattle Seahawks News / Pro Football Rumors / April 18

Seahawks open to trading backup QB

According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler and Brady Henderson, Seattle is open to trading Howell and has received some inquiries from teams interested in acquiring him.

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Seattle Seahawks News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 18

Seahawks Open To Trading QB Sam Howell

Jeremy Fowler and Brady Henderson of ESPN are reporting that the Seahawks are open to trading backup QB Sam Howell. According to the report, the Seahawks have received trade inquiries from interested teams in Howell.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / March 23

Seattle Seahawks have prime trade-bait for QB-needy NFL teams

Forgotten in all the chaos these last couple of weeks is Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Howell. Last year Seattle sent the equivalent of a seventh-round draft pick to Washington in order to get him and he spent the 2024 campaign backing up Geno Smith.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / February 26