Overview
- Jefferson told USA Today he believes Minnesota “for sure” would have done better with Darnold and said he is rooting for Seattle in Super Bowl LX.
- Sam Darnold’s first season in Seattle produced 4,048 yards, 25 TDs and a franchise‑record 14 wins, sending the Seahawks to face New England.
- After Darnold’s 2024 breakout in Minnesota, the Vikings let him leave in free agency and elevated 2024 first‑round pick J.J. McCarthy.
- Minnesota’s offense fell sharply and the team missed the playoffs at 9-8 as McCarthy battled injuries, finishing with 1,632 yards, 11 TDs and 12 INTs while Carson Wentz and Max Brosmer also started.
- The Vikings fired GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah this week, a move widely tied to personnel choices that included moving on from Darnold.