Sam Darnold Back to Vikings Makes Most Sense

Understanding Why the Vikings Didn’t Franchise Tag Sam Darnold
There were two reasons the move didn’t make sense for the Vikings. Plus, Aaron Rodgers’s price tag, mid-first round draft targets and more.
QB Sam Darnold not expected to re-sign with Vikings
Sam Darnold is not expected to return to the Minnesota Vikings, who are now focused on other quarterback options they've been pursuing in recent weeks, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo reported Saturday.
Only 2 NFL players get the franchise tag after the Vikings let Sam Darnold hit the market
Dallas signed defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa before the franchise tag deadline Tuesday and Minnesota declined to give the tag to quarterback Sam Darnold, clearing the way for him to hit the open market next week.
Winners and losers of NFL’s franchise tag: Sam Darnold and Tee Higgins under shallow water
March 4 marked the deadline for NFL teams to use the franchise tag, with Kansas City's Trey Smith and Cincinnati's Tee Higgins being tagged. This seas
Vikings don't place franchise tag on QB Sam Darnold
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold did not receive the franchise tag ahead of Tuesday's 4 p.m. ET deadline, setting him up to be the most coveted quarterback on the free agent market next week. Minnesota still is interested in working to re-sign Darnold, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
If Sam Darnold’s free-agent price gets too high, the Vikings would be wise to move on
The Vikings have several options at quarterback, but keeping Darnold around feels less and less likely as free agency approaches.
Sam Darnold set to hit open market after strong season for Vikings as teams largely decline to use franchise tags
Only two players were given the tag for 2025 before Tuesday’s deadline: Cincinnati receiver Tee Higgins and Kansas City guard Trey Smith.
Why the Vikings should trust their process — and say goodbye to Sam Darnold
Sam Darnold is the latest QB to shine under Kevin O'Connell. But bringing him back would be a major mistake by the Vikings, David Helman explains.
Daniel Jeremiah: Vikings Appear Ready to Move On from Sam Darnold
NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah and Rich Eisen discuss Sam Darnold’s free agency and Brock Purdy’s contract talks with the 49ers.
Fear of ‘the real Sam Darnold’: Insider reveals Vikings’ free agency dilemma
If Sam Darnold reaches free agency before striking a new contract with the Minnesota Vikings, how many teams are going to be pursuit?
2025 NFL free agent rankings: Top 25 overall players, including Sam Darnold, Davante Adams and some Eagles defenders
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Travis Kelce is ‘fired up,’ and Chiefs hope he will keep playing
INDIANAPOLIS — The Kansas City Chiefs are hopeful that tight end Travis Kelce will return for another season. General Manager ...
Franchise tag deadline winners and losers: Sam Darnold, Tee Higgins set to cash, Patriots miss out on top WR
T he franchise tag deadline has come and gone with only two players getting tagged in 2025. This is a significantly lower ...
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Sam Darnold Team to Watch Revealed…
The 2024 NFL season is officially over after the Philadelphia Eagles stomped the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 in ... tag or let their Pro Bowl quarterback Sam Darnold walk in free agency.
Only two players receive franchise tag, lowest since ‘94
ET deadline came and went Tuesday with only two NFL players receiving the franchise tag: Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee ...
2025 NFL free agency bold predictions: Sam Darnold back with Jets, Cowboys spend money and more
NFL free agency period could be more wild than ever in terms of the amount spent on players thanks to the league's surprising salary cap increase. The 2025 salary c ...
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Seahawks trading QB Geno Smith to Raiders in exchange for 2025 third-round pick
The Raiders are acquiring quarterback Geno Smith in a trade with the Seattle Seahawks, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo reported Friday. Las Vegas will send a 2025 ...