The Minnesota Vikings don’t plan to use the franchise tag on quarterback Sam Darnold before Tuesday’s deadline, inching him one step closer to free agency. However, according to multiple reports, the Vikings are still hopeful they can re-sign him in what’s being described as a “fluid” situation.
The #Vikings are not expected to franchise tag QB Sam Darnold by Tuesday’s deadline, per me and @TomPelissero. But all parties are working through options to potentially keep him in Minnesota.
Darnold, who is set to hit free agency, has a situation best described as fluid.