Sam Darnold Unlikely to Get Vikings Franchise Tag

Report: Sam Darnold Unlikely to Get Vikings Franchise Tag; Contract Talks to Continue
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Vikings unlikely to tag Darnold, but still hope to re-sign him
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold is unlikely to be franchise-tagged ahead of Tuesday's 4 p.m. ET deadline, league sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
AFC Team Interested in Trading With Vikings for Sam Darnold: Report
The Minnesota Vikings appear to have a trade suitor for quarterback Sam Darnold in the form of the Las Vegas Raiders.
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. The deadline for teams to use
NFL rumors: Why J.J. McCarthy's weight is something to watch amid Vikings' Sam Darnold conundrum
The Minnesota Vikings are monitoring the weight of quarterback J.J. McCarthy, which is something to watch amid the Sam Darnold conundrum.
NFL insider: Sam Darnold 'the best QB available'—will Vikings cash in?
The clock continues to tick toward the franchise tag deadline, and the Minnesota Vikings still haven’t made clear what they plan to do with quarterback Sam Darn
Way to JJ? Vikings open to Sam Darnold deal, all QB options
Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell speaks glowingly of 2024 first-round pick JJ McCarthy and refused to hide the pride he feels recalling Sam Darnold's first year in Minnesota's offensive system.
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. Darnold broke through with a career-best season in 2024, registering a 35:12 TD:INT while throwing for 4,
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.
NFL free agency, franchise tag tracker: Vikings not expected to tag Sam Darnold
Here's the latest news and everything you need to know about the first major wave of NFL player movement this spring.
Vikings May Have Already Informed Sam Darnold of Final Decision Regarding Franchise Tag
The Minnesota Vikings have a bunch of decisions to make this offseason, on both sides of the football. While their
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Vikings predicted to lose Sam Darnold to rebuilding AFC team with new regime
The Minnesota Vikings are predicted to lose quarterback Sam Darnold to a rebuilding AFC team in free agency this offseason.
What I heard about the Vikings at the NFL combine: Expect a flurry of moves in free agency
Between hoping to re-sign their own free agents and needing to fill holes elsewhere, the Vikings will have a busy next couple of weeks.
Jim Harbaugh drops JJ McCarthy guarantee for Vikings fans
Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh knows that JJ McCarthy will be back and better than ever for the Vikings after his injury.
Vikings Met With Top Quarterback at NFL Combine
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