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,

The Minnesota Vikings are unlikely to place the franchise tag on quarterback Sam Darnold ahead of the deadline on Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET, Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reported on Monday.

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.