Investigative journalism isn’t dead. I can prove it. In a small room at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., minutes after the Vikings’ season ended in January, a highly placed source in the Vikings organization — let’s call him “Deep Throw” — told me that the team was going to ditch Sam Darnold and the interior of the offensive line.

The Minnesota Vikings got their new backup quarterback after trading for Sam Howell on Saturday. Kevin O'Connell shared his thoughts on the move.

The Minnesota Vikings acquired quarterback Sam Howell in a trade with Seattle during the NFL draft. They swapped fifth-round picks with the Seahawks for a young backup for J.J.