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Sam Darnold Rumors: Vikings 'Open' to Contract; Franchise Tag 'Not the Likeliest Path'
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Sam Darnold Deal Possible In Minnesota; Franchise Tag Unlikely
ESPN's Jeremy Fowler appeared on SportsCenter today and dropped an interesting update on the situation regarding free agent quarterback Sam
Vikings predicted to use $20.8M franchise tag on star free agent (not named Sam Darnold)
Former NFL executive Jeff Diamond believes the Minnesota Vikings will use their franchise tag for the first time in six years, but not on the player everyone's been expecting.
How much would it cost for the Vikings to franchise tag Sam Darnold?
The 2025 franchise tag numbers are set based on the average of the top three earners at the position being tagged. For Darnold and the Vikings, that number would come to a whopping $41.3 million, a raise up from his $10 million salary in 2024.
2025 NFL franchise tag candidates for all 32 teams: Sam Darnold among players who could possibly be tagged
The NFL offseason entered one of its notable thresholds as the window for teams to deploy the franchise tag opened Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET. Teams can begin designating the franchise tag onto players, ensuring that they'll remain on the roster for the upcoming season on a fully guaranteed salary.
Report: Vikings unlikely to franchise tag Sam Darnold
The Minnesota Vikings are in a tricky situation with quarterback Sam Darnold, and they may not want to use the franchise tag to retain him for 2025.
What is the non-exclusive franchise tag? Vikings could throw wrench in Sam Darnold's plan
Teams have already started preparations for the road to Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara. Coaches are evaluating their rosters for schematic misfits or weak points,
2025 NFL franchise tag candidates: Will Sam Darnold get it?
Last year, nine players were tagged, including two who then were traded. The Carolina Panthers sent pass rusher Brian Burns to the New York Giants just a week after tagging him, and the Kansas City Chiefs sent cornerback L'Jarius Sneed to the Tennessee Titans before March was out.
Failing to Tag Sam Darnold Would Be Organizational Malpractice by Vikings
There is a belief out there that the Minnesota Vikings are going to let Sam Darnold walk for free, which would be organizational malpractice.
What is an NFL franchise tag? How does it work? Everything to know as the window opens
The window for NFL teams to place the franchise tag on players opens at 4 p.m. ET Tuesday and they must do it by the 4 p.m. March 4 deadline. If the Bengals place the tag on Higgins, it doesn’t necessarily mean he will play in Cincinnati next year.
2025 franchise, transition tag window opens for NFL teams
The NFL had one of its important offseason dates come on Tuesday, triggering a new phase in the offseason leading up to the March 12 new league year. On Tuesday, Feb. 18, the window opened that allows teams to use either the franchise or transition tag on one player set to become a free agent,
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Insider provides interesting update on Sam Darnold's future
ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler appeared on "SportsCenter" on Friday and dropped an interesting update on the situation regarding ...
Sam Darnold’s future with the Vikings: What’s most likely and why
As Sam Darnold hits a major career crossroad, Alec Lewis lays out all potential options for the quarterback following his ...
Sam Darnold Gets Bad Vikings News Ahead of Free Agency
Sam Darnold's hopes for the Vikings to match an external offer in free agency appear washed, according to an insider report.
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Sam Darnold's looming franchise tag fate creates instant winners and losers across NFL landscape with deep draft ramifications
This offseason, all eyes are on the Minnesota Vikings and QB Sam Darnold. Darnold's breakout season. Darnold signed a one-year deal with the Vikings in 2024 and proceeded to excee ...
Should Dolphins place franchise tag on safety Jevon Holland?
Placing a $19.6 million franchise tag on Jevon Holland is unlikely, especially with him coming off his worst season.