Sam Darnold Contract: Salary, Guaranteed Money With Vikings

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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold, right, takes part in drills during an NFL football minicamp workout in Eagan, Minn., Thursday, June 6, 2024.
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Chase Kiddy @chaseakiddy Aug 23, 2024, 3:44 PM

Sam Darnold is the surprise starter for the Minnesota Vikings this summer. The 27-year-old veteran will reportedly take snaps as the Vikesโ€™ QB1.

The Darnold era could potentially bleed into the regular season if none of the other quarterbacks on the roster are game-ready by Week 1.ย 

The Vikingsโ€™ odds currently peg them last in the NFC North section of BetMGMโ€™s NFL futures.ย 

Sam Darnold Contract

Sam Darnold signed a one-year, $10 million contract with the Vikings in March.ย 

Sam Darnold Salary

Sam Darnold will make $10 million from the Vikings in 2024, though only $2.5 million of it is structured as base salary.ย 

Sam Darnold Guaranteed Money

Sam Darnoldโ€™s 2024 contract reportedly contains $8.75 million in guaranteed money.

Sam Darnold Signing Bonus

Sam Darnold received a $6.25 million signing bonus with the Minnesota Vikings.ย 

Sam Darnold Career

Sam Darnold was drafted by the Jets in 2018, where he was rostered for three seasons. He has since played for the Panthers (2021-22) and the 49ers (2023).ย 

The Vikings are his fourth team.ย 

Vikings QB Depth Chart

Darnold shares a quarterback room with Nick Mullens, 2024 first-round pick JJ McCarthy, and emergency backup Jaren Hall.

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Chase Kiddy

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Chase Kiddy is a writer for BetMGM and co-host of The Lion's Edge, an NFL and college football podcast available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere else. He has also written for a number of print and online outlets, including the Richmond Times-Dispatch, Washington Post, Daily News-Record, and HERO Sports. His first novel, Cave Paintings, is in development.

Chase Kiddy is a writer for BetMGM and co-host of The Lion's Edge, an NFL and college football podcast available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere else. He has also written for a number of print and online outlets, including the Richmond Times-Dispatch, Washington Post, Daily News-Record, and HERO Sports. His first novel, Cave Paintings, is in development.