Vikings QB Sam Darnold Makes Announcement Amid Uncertain Future

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold‘s next destination in the NFL is to be determined.

The 27-year-0ld quarterback underwent a career rebirth in 2024, earning his first Pro Bowl nod to the tune of 4,135 yards passing and 35 touchdowns in the regular season.

Darnold is considered the top quarterback eligible for free agency in March. And with a dozen quarterback-needy teams and a shallow upcoming draft class, Darnold should garner plenty of interest in free agency.

On January 24, Darnold posted a photo on Instagram with a message wrapping up the 2024 season that fans largely saw as a farewell to Minnesota.

“Year 7… So grateful for my teammates, coaches and the entire organization,” Darnold wrote. “We created memories and relationships that will last a lifetime and we got to do it in front of the best fanbase in the world #SKOL.”

Darnold’s message surfaced as the top trending post for Vikings fans on Reddit. Shared with the caption “Sounds like goodbye,” the post garnered a fanfare of messages in support of Darnold.