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Sam Darnold

Sam Darnold

QB / Minnesota Vikings
Sam Darnold signing with Vikings
What it means
The San Francisco 49ers are signing quarterback Sam Darnold to a one-year, $10 million contract, reports Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The Vikings may add another quarterback in the draft, but as it currently stands, Darnold would be the favorite to start in Week 1. He played backup for the San Francisco 49ers last season, with his only start coming in the last game before the playoffs. Darnold is a downgrade from Kirk Cousins, but he's an upgrade from the collection of backups the Vikings used last year. Darnold completed 16 of 26 passes for 189 yards and 1 touchdown in his lone start of 2023, plus 19 rushing yards and another score, for a total of 17.5 FanDuel points. He averaged 0.01 Passing Net Expected Points for the season, which would have ranked 24th out of 36 qualifiers (200-plus attempts).
Aaron Jones

Aaron Jones

RB / Minnesota Vikings
Aaron Jones joining Vikings with 1-year deal
What it means
The Minnesota Vikings are signing running back Aaron Jones to a one-year, $7 million contract. Jones will stay in the NFC North after being released by the Green Bay Packers on Monday. He was hobbled by injuries for most of last season, but Jones finished with five straight 100-yard rushing performances, including two playoff games. Jones should be the favorite to lead the Vikings' backfield in 2024, with Ty Chandler mixing in behind him. Jones averaged 12.8 FanDuel points per game last season, with 142 carries for 656 yards and 2 touchdowns, plus 30 catches (43 targets) for 233 yards and another touchdown. Among the 49 backs with at least 100 carries, Jones ranked No. 9 in Rushing Net Expected Points per carry.

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