Sam Darnold MRI Reveals Bruise in Knee, No Structural Damage

EAGAN, Minn. — Sam Darnold will likely be working by means of some soreness this week, however an MRI Monday revealed no structural harm in his knee.

Vikings Head Coach Kevin O’Connell shared the constructive outcomes throughout his media session Monday, lower than 24 hours after Darnold quarterbacked Minnesota to a 34-7 win over Houston and a 3-0 begin to the 2024 season.

O’Connell stated Darnold underwent an “intensive analysis,” and the coach hopes the QB can have a traditional week of preparation because the staff prepares to go to Inexperienced Bay in Week 4.

Darnold left Sunday’s recreation towards Houston late within the third quarter after he was hit low from behind by former Vikings edge defender Danielle Hunter, who was blocked into the quarterback on the play.