Matthew Stafford decided to compromise and stay put with the Los Angeles Rams. Now league sources are predicting a similar outcome with the Minnesota Vikings and Sam Darnold, who may be facing a weaker set of free agency options than anticipated.

Darnold, the Jets’ third-overall pick in 2018, had a renaissance in Minnesota last year under the tutelage of Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell, throwing 35 touchdowns and 12 interceptions through 17 regular-season games.

It began with Kirk Cousins starting in 2020 and lasted five offseasons and now it's time for Sam Darnold to have his turn in the sun. He's been the talk of the National Football League world. The lack of starting quarterbacks in the NFL is a borderline epidemic and multiple teams still need one in the 2025 season.