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Minnesota has not been able to do that for a season and a half, since Darnold left in the spring of 2025

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Darnold's spring 2025 departure marked start of Vikings' offensive struggles.

Sam Darnold's career revival was shepherded by head coach Kevin O'Connell. The source notes that Minnesota has not been able to assess the defensive picture and check into the best play for a season and a half since Darnold left in the spring of 2025, highlighting his departure as a turning point in the Vikings' offensive struggles.

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