If Sam Darnold is going to remain with the Minnesota Vikings for the 2025 season, it reportedly won't be on the franchise tag. ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported Monday that Minnesota is unlikely to use the tag on the quarterback before the 4 p.

NFL analyst Daniel Jeremiah is "curious" to see if the Colts would have any interest in QB Sam Darnold if he becomes a free agent.

The Minnesota Vikings officially did not place the franchise tag on impending free-agent quarterback Sam Darnold by Tuesday's deadline, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. However, the two sides will continue to work towards a deal that is best for both sides.

The Sam Darnold story: to stay or to go; is finally reaching its crescendo as the legal tampering period of free agency starts in less than a week’s time. Reports from NFL insiders surfaced on Monday claiming that the newly minted Pro Bowler would not be franchise tagged by the Minnesota Vikings,