EAGAN, Minn. – Sam Darnold will continue as the Minnesota Vikings’ starting quarterback when training camp opens next month, head coach Kevin O’Connell said Wednesday.
O’Connell didn’t project anything beyond that, saying he anticipated a “competitive” training camp at multiple positions. The Vikings have three other quarterbacks on their roster: rookie JJ McCarthy and veterans Nick Mullens and Jaren Hall.
“We didn’t have to lay out a depth chart or anything like that,” O’Connell said, “but yeah, I would say Sam would be the guy I would look at based on the spring he has had, and really where he is in his career and his journey as a quarterback, and what he’s been able to do coming in and taking advantage of a competitive situation. »
Darnold agreed to a one-year, $10 million contract on March 12, a day after starter Kirk Cousins agreed to sign with the Atlanta Falcons. The Vikings knew at the time that they would likely draft a quarterback, but they didn’t want to play McCarthy. The Vikings staff will be cautious in his case.
Sam Darnold has started just seven games over the past two seasons, joining the Minnesota Vikings after one season with the San Francisco 49ers and two with the Carolina Panthers.
2024-06-12 22:32:00
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