After a standout 2024 season with the Minnesota Vikings, Sam Darnold appears to be on the move. Darnold, who was signed to a one-year deal in Minnesota, threw for 4,319 yards and 35 touchdowns, making the Pro Bowl and helping to lead the Vikings to a 14-3 record.

While the Vikings have left the door open for Darnold to return to the organization for at least one more season, most analysts and insiders believe a different club will ultimately outspend Minnesota to land the 27-year-old.

In the NFL, one big move from a team can have a trickle-down effect, impacting the moves of other teams or players. One example: The Seattle Seahawks traded veteran quarterback Geno Smith to the Las Vegas Raiders Friday, with potentially changed the outlook for another signal-caller who had major question marks going into the offseason.