Vikings not expected to tag Sam Darnold

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,
Report: Vikings 'unlikely' to use the franchise tag on Sam Darnold
With just a few hours to go before a deadline, it seems unlikely as of now for the Vikings to use the franchise tag on Sam Darnold.
Report: Sam Darnold Unlikely to Get Vikings Franchise Tag; Contract Talks to Continue
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Reports: Vikings interested in keeping Sam Darnold but unlikely to tag him
The Vikings are unlikely to use the franchise tag on Sam Darnold, according to multiple reports. The team has until 4 p.m. ET Tuesday to make a final decision. The franchise tag would pay Darnold $40.242 million fully guaranteed for 2025. The Vikings, though, are interested in keeping Darnold, per reports.
Sam Darnold headed for free agency, as QB will not receive franchise tag from Vikings
As it turns out the Vikings will be opting to allow QB Sam Darnold to leav in free agency rather than attempting to tag and trade him.
Reports: Vikings won't tag Sam Darnold but hope to re-sign him
The Minnesota Vikings reportedly want to re-sign Sam Darnold but won't use the franchise tag to retain him, multiple media outlets reported on Monday.
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 players, and ESPN reported Monday night that Minnesota was unlikely to go that route with the former first-round draft pick.
If the Vikings franchise tag Sam Darnold, who are their potential trade partners?
Minnesota has spent this week at the NFL Combine trying to gauge the market for veteran quarterback Sam Darnold as they determine if they want to place the franchise tag on him. At this point, if the Vikings decide to use the franchise tag on Darnold, it would most likely be because they have found a willing trade partner.
Vikings not expected to use franchise tag on QB Sam Darnold; parties working through options
The Minnesota Vikings are not expected to use the franchise tag on quarterback Sam Darnold, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported.
The Vikings made an official decision with QB Sam Darnold and the franchise tag that will alter the offseason
Vikings will not franchise tag Sam Darnold. It was an inevitable decision for the Vikings to make, as they had to decide between Darnold and J.J. McCarthy. They lived up to their
Vikings' Sam Darnold: Unlikely to get franchise tag
The Vikings aren't expected to place a franchise tag on Darnold, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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