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 Vikings could have guaranteed Darnold's return to Minnesota for the 2025 season by using the franchise tag, but that would have cost them $40.2 million, which is a high number considering the Vikings only paid Darnold $10 million in 2024.
NFL rumors: Vikings unlikely to use franchise tag on Sam Darnold
The Minnesota Vikings took the first step in addressing the 2025 status of Sam Darnold. However, Darnold’s Vikings future took a rather interesting turn on Monday night ahead of 2025 NFL free agency.
Vikings Reportedly 'Unlikely' to Place Franchise Tag on Sam Darnold
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.
2025 NFL free agency rumors: Vikings' Sam Darnold most likely to land with one of these two teams
With Matthew Stafford agreeing to a restructured contract to stay with the Los Angeles Rams, Sam Darnold is now on track to be the most coveted veteran quarterback of the 2025 market. While the Minnesota Vikings have interest in re-signing their 2024 starter,
Report: Sam Darnold Unlikely to Get Vikings Franchise Tag; Contract Talks to Continue
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Insider reveals if Vikings are expected to franchise-tag Sam Darnold
The Vikings are not expected to place the franchise tag on quarterback Sam Darnold, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
NFL free agency, franchise tag tracker: Vikings not expected to tag Sam Darnold
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