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 unlikely to tag Darnold, but still hope to sign him
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold is unlikely to be franchise tagged ahead of Tuesday’s 4 p.m. ET deadline, league sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Minnesota still is interested in working to re-sign Darnold, but it is likely to be without any tag, the sources said. Darnold, 27, blossomed in the Minnesota Vikings’ scheme last season,… Continue reading Vikings unlikely to tag Darnold, but still hope to sign him
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
Sam Darnold’s status with Vikings in focus as NFL’s tag window opens – The Washington Post
Sam Darnold’s status with Vikings in focus as NFL’s tag window opens The Washington Post Sam Darnold’s future with the Vikings: What’s most likely and why – The Athletic The Athletic Podcast: Will the Vikings use their franchise tag? + The ideal Minnesota sports owner Star Tribune NFL Insider: Vikings ‘More Likely to Let’ Sam Darnold Leave Than… Continue reading Sam Darnold’s status with Vikings in focus as NFL’s tag window opens – The Washington Post
Vikings could use rare transition tag on Sam Darnold
What’s the latest buzz about Sam Darnold? A report Saturday from the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama suggests that the Minnesota Vikings still haven’t come to a decision about Darnold, but they could use a fairly rare tactic with Darnold before free agency begins March 10. “The Vikings have not yet made a firm determination… Continue reading Vikings could use rare transition tag on Sam Darnold
Minnesota Vikings News and Links: Let’s Play Tag!
The East West Shrine Bowl practices are underway. 2025 NFL Draft: 10 players who stood out in East-West Shrine Bowl practices Tahj Brooks, RB, Texas Tech (5-foot-9 1/4, 229 pounds) You wouldn’t think the 5-9 Brooks weighs almost 230 pounds based on the quickness he showed on the practice field (and during his career at… Continue reading Minnesota Vikings News and Links: Let’s Play Tag!
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?
Byron Murphy Jr. making important plays for Vikings … and raising his price tag
”It’s a lot of hard work I put in the offseason, coaches, the guys in my [position] room just getting me better,” Murphy said. “I just love this team, to come to work every single day.“ Murphy also will be one of the Vikings’ most important offseason decisions. He had turned down an extension offer… Continue reading Byron Murphy Jr. making important plays for Vikings … and raising his price tag