August 22, 2024
Coach Kevin O'Connell relayed Thursday that that Darnold's teammate
Jaren Hall will start Saturday's preseason finale against the Eagles.
ANALYSISO'Connell added that
Matt Corral is likely to see snaps after Hall on Saturday, with Darnold's next start thus slated to occur Week 1 against the Giants on Sunday, Sept. 8. The veteran QB is slated to open the regular season as Minnesota's top signal-caller, with first-round rookie
J.J. McCarthy having landed on IR last week due to a knee injury.