The Minnesota Vikings are opting against using their franchise tag on quarterback Sam Darnold, ESPN reported. NFL teams had until Tuesday to decide on placing a franchise tag on players.

The Minnesota Vikings have a big decision to make — sign Sam Darnold to an extension, franchise tag him, trade the Pro-Bowl quarterback, or simply let him go to sign elsewhere? Darnold led the ...

The Minnesota Vikings might be holding a stronger asset than they once thought in quarterback Sam Darnold. Minnesota made it crystal clear during last week’s NFL combine that it doesn’t plan ...

They ended up choosing the former, signing Sam Darnold - the top quarterback on the free agent market after a career year with the Minnesota Vikings - to a three-year deal worth $100.5 million.

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 ...

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 after the Vikings made the decision to ...

During Super Bowl week, Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell said quarterback Sam Darnold has earned the right to become a free agent. Whether he'll get a crack at free agency remains to be seen.

Dec 22, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) looks to pass against the Seattle Seahawks during the first quarter at Lumen Field. / Joe Nicholson-Imagn ...

Sam Darnold, who had a surprisingly strong season as the Minnesota Vikings' starter last season, will sign with the Seattle Seahawks in free agency, according to NFL media. The NFL Network's Ian ...

Seattle is signing former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold, according to CBS Sports NFL insider Jonathan Jones. Darnold receives a three-year, $100.5 million contract, which includes $55 ...