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Darnold (#14)

QB - Minnesota Vikings

Age 27
Exp 7th Season
HT/WT 6'3" / 225 LBS
Bye 6
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2024 Stats
GAME PASSING RUSHING FUMBLES
Week OPP RATING CMP ATT PCT YDS Y/A TD INT SACKS ATT YDS Y/A LG TD TOT LOST
1 @NYG 113.2 19 24 79.2 208.0 8.7 2 1 1 3 3 1.0 3 0 0 0
2 SF 109.1 17 26 65.4 268.0 10.3 2 1 3 5 32 6.4 18 0 2 0
3 HOU 119.2 17 28 60.7 181.0 6.5 4 0 4 0 0 0.0 0 0 1 0
4 @GB 123.4 20 28 71.4 275.0 9.8 3 1 2 7 15 2.1 12 0 1 1
Career Stats
SEASON PASSING RUSHING FUMBLES
YEAR GP RATING CMP ATT PCT YDS Y/A TD INT SACKS ATT YDS Y/A LG TD TOT LOST
2018 13 77.6 239 414 57.7 2,865.0 6.9 17 15 30 44 138 3.1 28 1 5 2
2019 13 84.3 273 441 61.9 3,024.0 6.9 19 13 33 33 62 1.9 24 2 11 3
2020 12 72.7 217 364 59.6 2,208.0 6.1 9 11 35 37 217 5.9 46 2 4 2
2021 12 71.9 243 406 59.9 2,527.0 6.2 9 13 35 48 222 4.6 30 5 9 4
2022 6 92.7 82 140 58.6 1,143.0 8.2 7 3 10 26 106 4.1 26 2 6 2
2023 10 85.1 28 46 60.9 297.0 6.5 2 1 6 21 15 0.7 9 1 3 1
2024 4 118.9 73 106 68.9 932.0 8.8 11 3 10 15 50 3.3 18 0 4 1
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Sam Darnold - Will head to camp as QB1

Darnold will be the first-team quarterback when Minnesota begins training camp in late July, ESPN.com's Kevin Seifert reports.

Sam Darnold - Excels at minicamp

Darnold took every first-team rep during mandatory minicamp, with Alec Lewis of The Athletic reporting that the veteran quarterback's "consistency stood out for three days" while J.J. McCarthy missed more throws.

Sam Darnold - Vikings won't rush to name starting QB

The Vikings could begin the season with Darnold as the team's starting quarterback despite taking J.J. McCarthy with the No. 10 overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft, ESPN reports. "We're not going to rush his development," said general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah. "We're just going to do what's best for the Vikings in the short and long term."

Sam Darnold - Commits to Vikings

Darnold agreed to terms on a one-year, $10 million contract with the Vikings on Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Sam Darnold - Solid as backup in 2023

Darnold completed 61 percent of his pass attempts for 297 yards, two touchdowns and one interception across 10 games (one start) with San Francisco in 2023.

Sam Darnold - Scores twice in first start for SF

Darnold completed 16 of 26 pass attempts for 189 yards and a touchdown while rushing seven times for 19 yards and another score in Sunday's 21-20 loss to the Rams. He also lost a fumble.

Sam Darnold - Starting regular-season finale

Darnold will start Sunday's game against the Rams, coach Kyle Shanahan said Wednesday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Sam Darnold - Takes over late for injured starter

Darnold completed eight of 14 pass attempts for 81 yards, a touchdown and an interception while adding nine rushing yards on one attempt in Monday's 33-19 loss to the Ravens.

Sam Darnold - Mops up in blowout win

Darnold carried once for minus-one yard while playing four of the 49ers' 59 snaps on offense in Sunday's 42-19 win over the Eagles.

Sam Darnold - Remains in backup role

Darnold will return to his backup role after Brock Purdy cleared concussion protocol ahead of Sunday's game against the Bengals, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Sam Darnold - On track for Week 8 start

Darnold is on track to start Sunday's game against the Bengals after teammate Brock Purdy entered concussion protocol earlier this week, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Sam Darnold - Will play Friday

Darnold will come in after Brock Purdy during Friday's preseason finale against the Chargers, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Sam Darnold - Wins backup competition

Darnold has been named the 49ers' No. 2 quarterback behind Brock Purdy, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Sam Darnold - Gets extended look Saturday

Darnold completed 11 of 14 pass attempts for 109 yards, one touchdown and one interception in Saturday's preseason win over Denver.

Sam Darnold - Will play first half Saturday

Head coach Kyle Shanahan announced that Darnold will play during the first half ahead of Trey Lance on Saturday, with the latter running the backup offense following halftime against the Broncos, Josh Dubow of the Associated Press reports.

Sam Darnold - Plays third quarter Sunday

Darnold completed five of his eight pass attempts for 84 yards with no touchdowns or turnovers while playing the third quarter of Sunday's 34-7 preseason loss to Las Vegas.

Sam Darnold - Playing after Lance on Sunday

Coach Kyle Shanahan told KNBR 680 San Francisco on Friday that Darnold will take most of the second-half reps at quarterback for the 49ers in Sunday's preseason game in Las Vegas.

Sam Darnold - Getting a real shot in San Fran?

Coach Kyle Shanahan said Thursday that Darnold, Brock Purdy (elbow) and Trey Lance are "all capable of being franchise-like quarterbacks," David Lombardi of The Athletic reports.

Sam Darnold - Heads to 49ers on one-year pact

Darnold and the 49ers agreed to terms on a one-year contract Monday, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.

Sam Darnold - Poor Week 18 performance

Darnold completed just 5 of 15 passes for 43 yards and two interceptions in Sunday's 10-7 win over the Saints. He also rushed six times for 32 yards.

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