Sam Darnold Back to Vikings Makes Most Sense

Understanding Why the Vikings Didn’t Franchise Tag Sam Darnold
There were two reasons the move didn’t make sense for the Vikings. Plus, Aaron Rodgers’s price tag, mid-first round draft targets and more.
Does it make financial sense for the Vikings to re-sign Sam Darnold?
With Sam Darnold slated to hit free agency next week, does it make financial sense for the Vikings to bring him back for another season?
If Sam Darnold’s free-agent price gets too high, the Vikings would be wise to move on
The Vikings have several options at quarterback, but keeping Darnold around feels less and less likely as free agency approaches.
Vikings sound ready to replace Sam Darnold with J.J. McCarthy
It was suggested that the Minnesota Vikings could place the franchise tag on quarterback Sam Darnold in part because of concerns related to where 2024 first-round draft pick J.J. McCarthy was in his recovery from the full meniscus repair he needed this past summer.
Vikings Hit Major Roadblock in Attempt to Re-Sign Sam Darnold: Report
The Minnesota Vikings are now highly unlikely to retain Sam Darnold after the Seattle Seahawks entered the market looking for a QB.
Five Reasons the Vikings Chose Not To Franchise Tag Sam Darnold
The franchise tag window has passed, and the Minnesota Vikings chose not to tag quarterback Sam Darnold, who experts widely consider the best QB available
Why the Vikings should trust their process — and say goodbye to Sam Darnold
Sam Darnold is the latest QB to shine under Kevin O'Connell. But bringing him back would be a major mistake by the Vikings, David Helman explains.
Only 2 NFL players get the franchise tag after the Vikings let Sam Darnold hit the market
Dallas signed defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa before the franchise tag deadline Tuesday and Minnesota declined to give the tag to quarterback Sam Darnold, clearing the way for him to hit
Daniel Jeremiah: Vikings Appear Ready to Move On from Sam Darnold
NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah and Rich Eisen discuss Sam Darnold’s free agency and Brock Purdy’s contract talks with the 49ers.
Fear of ‘the real Sam Darnold’: Insider reveals Vikings’ free agency dilemma
If Sam Darnold reaches free agency before striking a new contract with the Minnesota Vikings, how many teams are going to be pursuit?
Yardbarker on MSN4d
How Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield may have impacted Vikings' Sam Darnold franchise-tag decision
For a mailbag published on Wednesday, NFL insider Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated shared that he has "talked to enough ...
Sporting News on MSN4d
Vikings pursuing new deal for Sam Darnold in Geno Smith price range, NFL analyst says
After passing on the franchise tag, the Minnesota Vikings are reportedly still pursuing a short-term contract to bring ...
Agent's Take: Target prices for 10 intriguing offensive players with expiring contracts, including Sam Darnold
The easiest way to get an asking or target price is with multiple NFL teams vying for a player's services. If a player's ...
Adam Schefter Makes Surprising Prediction for Where Sam Darnold Will Land in Free Agency
Sam Darnold had one of the most surprising 2024 seasons as he filled in for an injured J.J. McCarthy and led the Minnesota ...
Athlon Sports3d
Vikings Coach Gets Brutally Honest About Latest Sam Darnold Decision
The Minnesota Vikings declined to apply the franchise tag to Sam Darnold, which leaves just one week before he leaves in free agency. The decision came as a bit of a surprise for those who saw the ...