Vikings QB Sam Darnold not expected to get franchise tag

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.
Vikings’ expected franchise tag decision on Sam Darnold sparks hope for ex-Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy
The QB decision for the Vikings is potentially starting to work itself out between Sam Darnold and J.J. McCarthy.
Vikings QB Sam Darnold not expected to get franchise tag as Minnesota makes $40.2 million decision, per report
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,
Vikings decision on Sam Darnold is setting team up for dangerous QB situation in 2025
The Minnesota Vikings are going to have to face the music now. They have less than 18 hours to decide if they want to pay Sam Darnold like a franchise quarterback for one season or let him go in free agency and turn the reins over to Daniel Jones or J.
Vikings Unlikely To Franchise Tag QB Sam Darnold
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Vikings are unlikely to franchise QB Sam Darnold ahead of Tuesday’s deadline. Schefter adds that Minnesota still hopes to re-sign Darnold, but it will likely be without any tag.
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Former USC Trojans and current Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold’s destination for the 2025 season is still unknown. The NFL franchise tag deadline was ...
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Insider makes shocking prediction about future of Vikings' Sam Darnold
It's believed the Minnesota Vikings decided against using the franchise tag to retain quarterback Sam Darnold before Tuesday's deadline for such a decision because no real trade market ...
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Sam Darnold’s future with Vikings uncertain after critical franchise tag decision
The Vikings aren’t likely to franchise tag Sam Darnold, but the team may still like to keep the quarterback around. Tuesday at 4 p.m. EST marks the NFL deadline to use the franchise tag on ...
5 Best Landing Spots for Sam Darnold in Fantasy Football
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What should Vikings do with QB Sam Darnold? | 'GMFB'
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Sam Darnold set to hit open market after strong season for Vikings as teams largely decline to use franchise tags
Dallas signed defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa before the franchise tag deadline Tuesday and Minnesota declined to tag quarterback Sam Darnold ... Chris Godwin; Miami safety Jevon Holland ...
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