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.
Former Top-5 Pick Floated as Potential Sam Darnold Replacement for Vikings
In nine seasons, Wentz has a 47-46-1 record as a starting QB, and he's thrown 86 more touchdowns than he has interceptions (153 to 67). If nothing, Wentz could be a solid insurance plan for the Vikings if McCarthy struggles coming back from a torn meniscus in his knee.
QB Sam Darnold not expected to re-sign with Vikings
Sam Darnold is not expected to return to the Minnesota Vikings, who are now focused on other quarterback options they've been pursuing in recent weeks, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo reported Saturday.
Vikings don't place franchise tag on QB Sam Darnold
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold did not receive the franchise tag ahead of Tuesday's 4 p.m. ET deadline, setting him up to be the most coveted quarterback on the free agent market next week. Minnesota still is interested in working to re-sign Darnold, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Vikings free-agency predictions: What will they do with Sam Darnold, Byron Murphy, others?
Duplicating last year's success in free agency will not be easy for Minnesota. What will happen with Darnold, Murphy, Aaron Jones and more?
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 the open market next week.
Minnesota Vikings opt not to use their franchise tag on Sam Darnold
The quarterback still could re-sign with the Vikings, but he remains eligible for unrestricted free agency next week.
Sam Darnold set to hit open market after strong season for Vikings as teams largely decline to use franchise tags
Only two players were given the tag for 2025 before Tuesday’s deadline: Cincinnati receiver Tee Higgins and Kansas City guard Trey Smith.
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.
Schefter: Sam Darnold Back to Vikings Makes Most Sense
The Minnesota Vikings may really be pushing to bring Sam Darnold back, and his market seems to be more depressed than expected, making it possible.
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?
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2025 NFL free agent rankings: Top 25 overall players, including Sam Darnold, Davante Adams and some Eagles defenders
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