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.

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,

The Vikings are moving forward with addressing Sam Darnold and his 2025 future. However, the franchise tag won't be used.

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 Vikings' chances of re-signing Sam Darnold are looking more unlikely as the offseason moves along, sparking an alternative plan.

The NFL Scouting Combine has come and gone, and with it, new rumors and projections have emerged. One thing that has started to emerge is the Sam Darnold situation is coming very close to ending one way or another for the Vikings.

The new report indicates that the Minnesota Vikings are sending a clear message to Sam Darnold: his future with anyone, including his former team, is still uncertain. A new report has surfaced just before the deadline,

Will Sam Darnold stick around for another season with the Minnesota Vikings? It’s one of the biggest questions as the