The Minnesota Vikings will not franchise tag quarterback Sam Darnold, but there is still a possibility that Darnold will not be available to the quarterback-needy New York Giants in free agency.
NFL insider Adam Schefter reported that “there is still a chance” Darnold, who had a career year for Minnesota in 2024, returns to the Vikings.
Jordan Schultz reported that Darnold and the Vikings “have been in discussions about a short-term deal to keep him in Minnesota. There is mutual interest from both sides.”
The 2025 quarterback franchise tag is $40.