Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) throws during warmups before the start of a NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024.

Sam Darnold has found a home in Minnesota this season as the quarterback of the Vikings. Make no mistake about it, though, he’s a Southern California kid through and through.

Oct 24, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) runs the ball ahead of Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Kobie Turner (91) during the second half at SoFi ...

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold is heading into one of the most pivotal seasons of his NFL career, but it appears he won’t be getting much help from hi ...

The new franchise quarterback and the third-year wide receiver aren’t exactly idling during vacation time before training ...

The game was moved to the Phoenix suburbs, nearly 400 miles east of the Rams’ home in Inglewood, California, ... Sam Darnold reacts during the Vikings-Rams game on Jan. 13, 2025.

During a recent interview with Us Weekly, Sam Darnold offered fans a rare glimpse into his personal life, speaking openly about how his fiancée, Katie Hoofnagle, helps him stay grounded amid the NFL’s ...

Feb 6, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Sam Darnold and Katie Hoofnagle on the red carpet before Super Bowl LIX NFL Honors at Saenger Theatre. ... Aug 17, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; ...

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) waves to fans as he leaves the field after his team beat the Arizona Cardinals at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, Dec. 28, 2024.