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.

Among the top players other than Darnold who can sign with any other team as free agents starting March 12 after not getting tagged are Tampa Bay receiver Chris Godwin, Miami safety Jevon Holland, Philadelphia defensive standouts Milton Williams, Zack Baun and Josh Sweat, and Baltimore left tackle Ronnie Stanley.

Sam Darnold did not receive a franchise tag from the Vikings, so which teams would be a good a fit for the Comeback Player of the Year?

March 4 (UPI) -- The Minnesota Vikings are not expected to use the franchise tag on quarterback Sam Darnold. Sources told NFL Network, ESPN and NFL Insider Tony Pauline on Monday about the expected transaction, which could lead Darnold into free agency.

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.

NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah and Rich Eisen discuss Sam Darnold’s free agency and Brock Purdy’s contract talks with the 49ers.

If Sam Darnold reaches free agency before striking a new contract with the Minnesota Vikings, how many teams are going to be pursuit?

The Minnesota Vikings have chosen not to use the franchise tag on Sam Darnold, but they have expressed interest in re-signing the quarterback. The big question is how much the team is willing to pay,