Mike Florio and Michael Holley discuss why they believe ultimately, Mike Macdonald has more history with Sam Darnold than Geno Smith and that was a key factor.

The Minnesota Vikings were rumored to have interest in bringing Sam Darnold back this offseason. Even with J.J. McCarthy ...

The best season of Sam Darnold’s career ended with back-to-back duds, but the Seahawks aren’t focused on the final chapter of the quarterback’s 2024 season.

Then, the Vikings' title hopes ended in the wild-card round when Minnesota lost 27–9 to the Los Angeles Rams. Darnold was sacked an NFL playoff record nine times. These two losses likely were big ...

For me to have another opportunity to go and chase my dreams... the pieces are in place and I had to take my opportunity.” ...

There's reason to question the Colts’ public skepticism in Richardson. But there’s also reason to believe that Indianapolis’ approach didn’t catch him by the same surprise it caught much of the league ...

The Seattle Seahawks introduced Sam Darnold as their new quarterback in a press conference. Head coach Mike Macdonald and offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak expressed excitement about Darnold's ...

Welcome to The Athletic's live coverage of the 2025 free agency period. From the latest news to signings, blockbuster trades ...

It is both our blessing and curse as Americans that we have an uncanny ability to toss aside recent history and place all our hopes and beliefs behind the stran ...

Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel is the perfect person to help QB Zach Wilson work through New York scars, says our Joe ...

Smith spent the past three seasons rehabilitating his career in Seattle. In Las Vegas, he will reunite with coach Pete Carroll.

Sam Darnold is the latest QB to shine under Kevin O'Connell. But bringing him back would be a major mistake by the Vikings, ...