The Minnesota Vikings are moving forward with J.J. McCarthy as the franchise QB, which likely means the end of Sam Darnold's tenure.

I must give ESPN's Bill Barnwell credit for how succinctly he described Sam Darnold's contract situation. He has the Minnesota Vikings starting quarterback as a

ESPN's Bill Barnwell projected that Darnold will sign a contract worth an annual average of $46 million that will include around $90 million guaranteed if he hits free agency. That, combined with Fowler's report that McCarthy will be the franchise QB moving forward, all but settles the discussion of Darnold returning to Minnesota next season.