Sam Darnold, Minnesota Vikings, Agree to Contract
Sam Darnold held a clipboard on Sundays for the bulk of the 2023 season after winning the backup position during training camp. The veteran made one start in a pointless Week 18 match and featured in ten games overall. In 297 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception on the field, the former third-overall pick completed 60.9% of his passes.
Sam Darnold was selected in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft to start his career in the league. The USC product was selected by the New York Jets and was given a starting position right away. With 2,865 yards, 17 touchdowns, and 15 interceptions at the end of the season, the rookie, who started in 13 games, completed 57.7% of his throws.
Darnold picked up where he left off in 2019 and, after a minor battle with mono, continued to show promise without much consistency. Starting in 13 games, the quarterback completed 61.9% of his passes for 3,024 yards, 19 touchdowns, and 13 interceptions. The USC product took a step back in 2020, finishing with nine touchdowns to 11 interceptions while leading the team to a 2-10 record while starting.
Now holding the second-overall pick, the Jets decided to trade Darnold to the Carolina Panthers. The Panthers immediately picked up the fifth-year option for Sam Darnold, effectively naming him their quarterback of the present. Unfortunately, the former first-round pick did not improve in his new environment. Starting in 11 games while making 12 appearances, the quarterback completed just 59.9% of his passes for 2,527 yards, nine touchdowns, and 13 interceptions. He spent the majority of 2022 as Carolina’s backup but guided the team to a 4-2 record in his six starts
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