Vikings unlikely to franchise tag Sam Darnold

Vikings Keep $40 Million ‘Upshot’ Option on Table Amid Sam Darnold Uncertainty
The Minnesota Vikings kept their options open with quarterback Sam Darnold, who is due for a significant payday this offseason.
Report: Vikings unlikely to franchise tag Sam Darnold
The Minnesota Vikings are in a tricky situation with quarterback Sam Darnold, and they may not want to use the franchise tag to retain him for 2025.
Will Vikings Use Franchise Tag on Sam Darnold? NFL Insider Predicts Minnesota’s Plan Ahead of Free Agency
After a surprisingly sensational 2024 season in which the Minnesota Vikings finished 14-3, the team wasted no time locking in the architect behind much of their success. Head coach Kevin O’Connell received a massive contract extension,
Vikings Make Significant Free Agency Moves for Sam Darnold, Byron Murphy
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Failing to Tag Sam Darnold Would Be Organizational Malpractice by Vikings
There is a belief out there that the Minnesota Vikings are going to let Sam Darnold walk for free, which would be organizational malpractice.
Sam Darnold's looming franchise tag fate creates instant winners and losers across NFL landscape with deep draft ramifications
This offseason, all eyes are on the Minnesota Vikings and QB Sam Darnold. Darnold's breakout season. Darnold signed a one-year deal with the Vikings in 2024 and proceeded to excee
Vikings legend Cris Carter thinks team should franchise tag Sam Darnold
With the franchise tag window officially open until March 4, the Minnesota Vikings have a decision to make on the future of quarterback Sam Darnold, who coming off the best season of his career headlines the free agent quarterback class.
Vikings Coach Sends Clear Message on Sam Darnold Decision
Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell made his stance on quarterback Sam Darnold's future in Minnesota clear ahead of free agency. The post Vikings Coach Sends Clear Message on Sam Darnold Decision appeared first on Heavy Sports.
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