The deadline passed Tuesday afternoon and for the eighth straight offseason the Vikings did not use the franchise or transition tags to retain a departing free agent.
The futures of linebacker Anthony Barr and defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson in Minnesota will be tied to whether General Manager Rick Spielman and the players' representatives can agree on lucrative contract extension. Other teams can legally negotiate with Barr and Richardson on Monday and sign them March 13.
Vikings brass has long sought to re-sign Barr but have not yet reached an agreement. Barr's market value could exceed their spending power in the coming days.