Are Minnesota Vikings Franchise Tagging Quarterback Sam Darnold? Deadline Looms
According to multiple league sources, former USC Trojans quarterback Sam Darnold is believed not to receive the franchise tag distinction by the Minnesota Vikin ...
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.
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 ...
Minnesota Vikings decline franchise tag for Sam Darnold, setting QB up for free agency
The Minnesota Vikings declined to apply the franchise tag to Sam Darnold before Tuesday's deadline, meaning the quarterback ...
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 ...
What I learned about the Minnesota Vikings at the NFL combine
The Vikings have until 3 p.m. to decide whether to use the franchise tag on QB Sam Darnold. The move seems unlikely. Here’s ...