Minnesota Vikings decline franchise tag for Sam Darnold, setting QB up for free agency
Minnesota Vikings not expected to place franchise tag on quarterback Sam Darnold
Vikings QB Sam Darnold not expected to get franchise tag as Minnesota makes $40.2 million decision, per report
Sam Darnold Receives Cryptic 8-Word Message About His Next Contract
No one is quite sure about what the future holds for Minnesota Vikings quarterback, Sam Darnold; whether he will end up staying with the organization or moving on to a different team, in order for JJ McCarthy to get a chance to become the team’s franchise quarterback.
Darnold pointed toward free agency after Vikings pass on franchise tag with McCarthy waiting
The Minnesota Vikings will likely let their starting quarterback set the NFL free agent market for a second straight offseason. The Vikings passed on the opportunity to place the franchise tag on Sam Darnold before the league's deadline on Tuesday,
Sam Darnold could still return to Vikings after franchise-tag deadline passes
The Vikings chose not to franchise-tag Darnold, who is coming off a career year, but Minnesota could find a way to keep the veteran QB.
Report: Sam Darnold Won't Get Vikings Franchise Tag; Sides to Continue Contract Talks
The Minnesota Vikings won't use their franchise tag to guarantee at least one more year of Sam Darnold, but the quarterback's time with the team might not be over. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported that while Minnesota is not going to tag Darnold ahead of the 4 p.
Vikings make $40 million decision on Sam Darnold: QB won't be hit with franchise tag after career year
The decision by Minnesota means that there's a good chance Darnold will officially become a free agent on March 12. The Vikings could have guaranteed Darnold's return to Minnesota for the 2025 season by using the franchise tag,
Vikings rumors: JJ McCarthy could ask for trade if Sam Darnold gets long-term deal
The Vikings have a very tough decision to make this offseason with Sam Darnold while JJ McCarthy waits in the wings.
With Sam Darnold’s free-agent options expected to be thin, the NFL’s QB carousel is taking shape
Matthew Stafford decided to compromise and stay put with the Los Angeles Rams. Now league sources are predicting a similar outcome with the Minnesota Vikings and Sam Darnold, who may be facing a weaker set of free agency options than anticipated.
Will Sam Darnold stay? Kevin O'Connell talks about Vikings' difficult decision
Balancing close relationships and the business side of the NFL is the hardest part of being a coach, according to Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell—and he's experiencing that challenge firsthand as the Sam Darnold situation unfolds.
Sam Darnold Rumors: Titans Only Interested in QB at $30M AAV Contract in NFL FA
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Sam Darnold Expected to Ink $125 Million Contract This Month
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold is projected to leave the team in free agency for a $125 million deal from the Las Vegas Raiders.
Vikings' Kevin O'Connell Explains Why It's 'Good' Sam Darnold Gets to Be a Free Agent
The Vikings could have tagged Darnold and tried to trade him to get a return, but The Athletic's Alec Lewis and ESPN's Kevin Seifert noted that teams would be unlikely to spend a draft pick on Darnold and then pay him.