Report: Vikings Want Sam Darnold Back on New Contract in 2025 Despite McCarthy Pick

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The Minnesota Vikings made J.J. McCarthy their quarterback of the future when they selected him with the No. 10 overall pick of the 2024 NFL draft, but that future may have to wait after Sam Darnold's excellent season.

"They spent a first-round pick on J.J. McCarthy last spring and Darnold is in for a big payday in March. Despite that, after conversations with a team source, one thing is clear: The Vikings want Darnold back in Minnesota for 2025," Dianna Russini of The Athletic reported.

Minnesota made the veteran a bridge quarterback when he signed a one-year, $10 million deal last offseason. He was thrust into the starting role when McCarthy suffered a torn…