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Sources: Vikes likely won't franchise-tag Darnold

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.

ESPN - 1d

NFL Top 100 2025 free agents: Tee Higgins, Sam Darnold top the list

Chiefs OG Trey Smith, Eagles edge Josh Sweat and Bucs WR Chris Godwin round out the top five.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 24

2025 NFL free agency rumors: Vikings' Sam Darnold most likely to land with one of these two teams

The quarterback could be the most sought-after at his position

CBS Sports - 2d

Free agency tracker: Looks like Vikings have made decision on Sam Darnold

The NFL's franchise tag deadline is Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET. Minnesota's going one way with Sam Darnold, Cincy's going the other with Tee Higgins. Get the latest here.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

QB Free Agency Preview: Sam Darnold could be viewed as a low-end No. 1 Fantasy QB if he lands with Titans

Also, Justin Fields appears to be the likely choice for the Steelers at QB

CBS Sports - 1d

Vikings make $40 million decision on Sam Darnold: QB won't be hit with franchise tag after career year

Darnold played like one of the top quarterbacks in the NFL for much of the season, but faded down the stretch

CBS Sports - 21h

Is Sam Darnold out and J.J. McCarthy in at QB after Vikings didn't tag the veteran?

Darnold had a career year, but the Vikings opted to let him become a free agent.

ESPN - 19h

Free agency preview: How Sam Darnold could impact Cam Ward's draft stock | Yahoo Fantasy Forecast

While we are in the full swing of draft season content we also have to acknowledge that the next two weeks for most NFL teams will be squarely focused on free agency. NFL Network's Patrick Claybon ...

Yahoo Sports - 17h

Franchise tag deadline winners and losers: Sam Darnold, Tee Higgins to cash in, Patriots miss out on top WR

The winners and losers from the franchise tag deadline

CBS Sports - 5h

Prisco's Top 100 NFL free agents for 2025: Sam Darnold, D.J. Reed headline list for free agency

Pete Prisco ranks the top 100 players who could be available on the free agent market

CBS Sports - 3h

Agent's Take: Target prices for 10 intriguing offensive players with expiring contracts, including Sam Darnold

Two of the 10 -- Bengals' Tee Higgins and Chiefs' Trey Smith -- were designated as franchise players

CBS Sports - 1h

We played out NFL free agency for seven players: Landing spots for Sam Darnold, Josh Sweat, Milton Williams

Our NFL Nation reporters played GM and made offers on seven free agents ... and we signed each player to a new deal. Who lands where?

ESPN - 1h

2025 NFL free agent rankings: Top 25 overall players, including Sam Darnold and 2 major targets getting franchise tag

There are some veteran receivers and some good defensive line options available.