Vikings QB Sam Darnold not expected to get franchise tag as Minnesota makes $40.2 million decision, per report
Darnold played like one of the top quarterbacks in the NFL for much of the season, but faded down the stretch
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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 - 3h -
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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 - 13h -
2025 NFL free agency rumors: Vikings' Sam Darnold most likely to land with one of these two teams
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Texas QB Quinn Ewers played through torn oblique injury for 12 games during 2024 season, per report
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Who would replace Stafford if he were to be traded?CBS Sports - 6d -
Aaron Rodgers has a preferred landing spot: QB wants to play for this NFC team with Davante Adams, per report
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Matthew Stafford trade rumors: Steelers haven't talked to Rams QB, unlikely to enter bidding war, per report
You can basically count Pittsburgh out of this oneCBS Sports - 5d -
Browns address speculation around Deshaun Watson injury; QB determined to continue NFL career, per report
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Rams to meet with Matthew Stafford about future in L.A., QB has discussed contract with two teams, per report
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Franchise tag tracker: Chiefs are the only team to use the tag so far
Teams are allowed to apply franchise tags to players from Feb. 18 through March 4.ESPN - 4d -
Chiefs to franchise tag guard Smith, source says
The Chiefs have informed Pro Bowl guard Trey Smith that he will use the franchise tag on him, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Thursday.ESPN - 4d -
2025 NFL franchise tag deadline: Time, date, everything to know, franchise vs. transition tags explained
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Ja'Marr Chase contract: Bengals make offer to WR, sides remain far apart on talks for new deal, per report
Chase is entering the final year of his contractCBS Sports - 12h -
Matthew Stafford trade rumors: Steelers, Giants among teams eyeing Rams QB, who wants huge raise, per reports
The veteran quarterback appears to have plenty of suitorsCBS Sports - Feb. 24 -
2025 NFL Draft: Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders won't throw at combine, opts to wait until pro day, per report
Sanders will treat the combine similarly to the East-West Shine Bowl, he will meet with teams but hold off on throwingCBS Sports - 6d -
2025 NFL Draft: Surprise team with top-10 pick meets with top QB prospect Cam Ward at combine, per report
New Orleans holds the No. 9 selectionCBS Sports - 4d -
Dolphins, Vikings get top grades in NFLPA survey
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Vikings hire Jordan Traylor as assistant OC/assistant QBs coach
The Vikings are hiring Jordan Traylor as their assistant offensive coordinator and assistant quarterbacks coach, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports.Yahoo Sports - 7h -
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 franchise tag tracker: Bengals' Tee Higgins tagged second straight year ahead of free agency
Keeping tabs on all the players to be tagged this offseasonCBS Sports - 12h -
This Decision Coach Charges $247 to Make Other People’s Decisions for Them. Here Are 5 of Her Best Decision-Making Secrets
People pay good money for Nell Wulfhart to make decisions for them. You can use some of her most powerful decision-making tricks for free.Inc. - 4d -
Prisco's Top 100 NFL free agents for 2025: Sam Darnold, Tee Higgins, D.J. Reed headline list for free agency
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Bivol gets revenge, edges Beterbiev by decision
Dmitry Bivol evened the score with rival Artur Beterbiev, taking the rematch by majority decision to become the undisputed light heavyweight champion.ESPN - Feb. 23 -
Devils Stars Make Franchise History In Blowout Win
The New Jersey Devils played the Nashville Predators on Feb. 23, and it could not have gone better. The Devils defeated Nashville by a 5-0 final score and are now tied with the Carolina Hurricanes ...Yahoo Sports - Feb. 24 -
2025 NFL free agency: League releases numbers for franchise and transition tags this offseason
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Chiefs place non-exclusive franchise tag on Pro Bowl G Trey Smith, allowing him to negotiate with other teams
Smith is free to negotiate with other teams, and the Chiefs have a chance to match.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Cowboys free agency rumors: Here's who Dallas plans to use franchise tag on if deal doesn't happen by deadline
Dallas is motivated to keep Osa Odighizuwa under contract for years to comeCBS Sports - 1d -
Tee Higgins says the Bengals have placed franchise tag on him for a 2nd time
Tee Higgins announced on Monday that the Cincinnati Bengals have placed the franchise tag on him.Yahoo Sports - 13h -
Bengals place 'franchise tag' on Tee Higgins to keep star WR in Cincinnati next season
The Cincinnati Bengals on Monday used the league’s “franchise tag” to retain star wideout Tee Higgins for next season, the second consecutive year the team has held onto Higgins that way.NBC News - 11h
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