A recent report by Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero revealed that the Vikings are not expected to place the franchise tag on Darnold. The NFL Network insiders revealed that both parties are working through options on a potential deal to keep him in Minnesota.

The Minnesota Vikings might have a new starting quarterback in 2025. Sam Darnold led the team to a 14-3 record last season, but he could be heading elsewhere for the upcoming season with the Vikings unlikely to use the franchise tag on him,

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold is unlikely to be franchise-tagged ahead of Tuesday's 4 p.m. ET deadline, league sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.