MINNEAPOLIS (TNS)— If the Minnesota Vikings plan to bring Sam Darnold back for the 2025 season, they’ll have to agree to a new contract with him, likely before the start of free agency next week. Otherwise, they’ll have a new starting quarterback for the third consecutive year. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is… Continue reading Vikings decline to use franchise tag on Sam Darnold; QB appears set to become a free agent | Sports
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Vikings push back CB Byron Murphy’s contract void date, can no longer use franchise tag on him, per report
Getty Images The Minnesota Vikings will either have to come to a long-term agreement with cornerback Byron Murphy or allow him to hit unrestricted free agency. According to a report from ESPN, the Vikings and Murphy came to a mutual agreement to push back the void date on his current contract to one day before… Continue reading Vikings push back CB Byron Murphy’s contract void date, can no longer use franchise tag on him, per report
Vikings QB Daniel Jones Linked to ‘Cursed’ Franchise
Getty Daniel Jones #13 of the Minnesota Vikings looks on before a game against the Arizona Cardinals. Daniel Jones’ time with the Minnesota Vikings could come to an end this offseason. Signed in November after clearing waivers from the New York Giants, Jones did not play for the Vikings but did serve as the emergency… Continue reading Vikings QB Daniel Jones Linked to ‘Cursed’ Franchise
Proposed Raiders, Vikings blockbuster sends franchise QB to Vegas for No. 6 overall pick
Now just over a month out from the start of the new league year, some major dominoes are set to fall that could change the NFL landscape in 2025. Some of the biggest cards are being held by GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and the Minnesota Vikings, whose upcoming decision at quarterback will have a ripple effect… Continue reading Proposed Raiders, Vikings blockbuster sends franchise QB to Vegas for No. 6 overall pick
Peyton Manning among investors for proposed Nashville WNBA franchise
The chairman of the NHL’s Nashville Predators and his wife want to bring the WNBA to Music City and have teamed up with a star-filled investor group including Candace Parker, Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning and entertainers Tim McGraw and Faith Hill. The group led by Bill Haslam, a former Tennessee governor,… Continue reading Peyton Manning among investors for proposed Nashville WNBA franchise
NFL Analyst has Vikings pass on franchise QB during 2024 Re-Draft
NFL Re-Drafts are always a fun exercise to look back on rookies’ success in their first season in the NFL. Hindsight is always 20/20, and just because a rookie finds success in their first season doesn’t always mean they will build off of it. Just as if a rookie doesn’t play well, it doesn’t indicate… Continue reading NFL Analyst has Vikings pass on franchise QB during 2024 Re-Draft
NFL Analyst has Vikings pass on franchise QB during 2024 Re-Draft
NFL Re-Drafts are always a fun exercise to look back on rookies’ success in their first season in the NFL. Hindsight is always 20/20, and just because a rookie finds success in their first season doesn’t always mean they will build off of it. Just as if a rookie doesn’t play well, it doesn’t indicate… Continue reading NFL Analyst has Vikings pass on franchise QB during 2024 Re-Draft
Debating the Vikings and Twins; explaining the NFL franchise tag
Introduction: Host Michael Rand isn’t interested in style points. Did the Wolves win against a depleted Dallas squad? Yes. That’s all you need to know, even if it did take uncharacteristically huge games from Mike Conley and Jaden McDaniels. All wins are good wins. 8:00: Daily Delivery debate with La Velle E. Neal III on… Continue reading Debating the Vikings and Twins; explaining the NFL franchise tag
What does putting the franchise tag on Sam Darnold mean?
Sports has its own language and certainly has a mountain of shorthand within that language. Even those who speak it don’t always know what everything means, but they rarely stop to ask for clarification. It was heartening, then, to receive an email from reader Chris on Thursday morning asking simply and politely: “What does ‘put… Continue reading What does putting the franchise tag on Sam Darnold mean?
New York Jets rumored to poach trio of Minnesota Vikings' personnel to run the franchise – AtoZ Sports
New York Jets rumored to poach trio of Minnesota Vikings’ personnel to run the franchise AtoZ Sports Report: Brian Flores to interview for Jaguars head coach on Friday NBC Sports Jets Rumors: Vikings’ Brian Flores, Josh McCown, Ryan Grigson Could Be Package Deal Bleacher Report How Brian Flores grew as a coach in Year 2 with the Vikings Star… Continue reading New York Jets rumored to poach trio of Minnesota Vikings' personnel to run the franchise – AtoZ Sports