Vikings decline to use franchise tag on Sam Darnold; QB appears set to become a free agent
A franchise tag for quarterback Sam Darnold would have cost the Vikings $40.24 million for 2025. While they could still agree ...
Vikings decline franchise tag option for Sam Darnold despite breakout season: report
While Sam Darnold largely thrived his first season with the Vikings, the quarterback's future in Minnesota is murky after the ...
Tracking Vikings/NFL news, rumors on franchise tag deadline day
Today (Tuesday, March 4) is a notable day on the NFL offseason calendar. At 3 p.m. central time, we'll officially pass the deadline for teams to use the franchise or transition tag on players.
Only 2 NFL players get the franchise tag after the Vikings let Sam Darnold hit the market
Dallas signed defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa before the franchise tag deadline Tuesday and Minnesota declined to give the ...
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What Vikings passing on franchise tag means for top free agents like Sam Darnold, Byron Murphy Jr.
The Minnesota Vikings will be competing for a number of their own pending free agents when 2025 free agency kicks-off on ...
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Minnesota mascots: Native American names still banned, exemptions easier under new bill
A new bill being considered by Minnesota lawmakers could help schools in the state with Native American mascots, nicknames, logos, and chants by giving them an extension, and exceptions, on an ...
Vikings make $40 million decision on Sam Darnold: QB won't be hit with franchise tag after career year
The Minnesota Vikings might have a new starting quarterback in 2025. Sam Darnold led the team to a 14-3 record last season, ...
Minnesota Vikings unlikely to use their franchise tag on Sam Darnold
The quarterback still could re-sign with the Vikings, but if he’s not tagged he would remain eligible for unrestricted free ...
Vikings' Sam Darnold: Not being franchise tagged
The Vikings will not franchise tag Darnold by Tuesday's deadline, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Darnold will officially be allowed to test free agency, which kicks off at the start of the new league ...