Sam Darnold Contract: Salary, Guaranteed Money With Vikings

Sam Darnold is the surprise starter for the Minnesota Vikings this summer. The 27-year-old veteran will reportedly take snaps as the Vikes’ 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. 

The Vikings’ odds currently peg them last in the NFC North section of BetMGM’s NFL futures. 

Sam Darnold Contract

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

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. 

Sam Darnold Guaranteed Money

Sam Darnold’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. 

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). 

The Vikings are his fourth team. 

Vikings QB Depth Chart

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