
In 2024, the Minnesota Vikings finished 14-3. During the 2024 draft, the Vikings selected QB J.J. McCarthy in the first round. He suffered a season-ending knee injury in the preseason.
That made Sam Darnold Minnesota’s starter for the entire 2024 season. The Vikings finished 14-3, second in the NFC North, and were the #5 seed in the NFC playoffs. Despite a loss in the wildcard round, Darnold had an impressive year with Minnesota. NFL insiders have suggested the Vikings could get a haul of picks for Darnold if they were to trade him.