The Vikings passed on the opportunity to place the franchise tag on Sam Darnold before the league's deadline on Tuesday, maximizing their options for bolstering the roster and potentially making the first-time Pro Bowl pick available to every team when free agency opens next week.

The Vikings passed on the opportunity to place the franchise tag on Sam Darnold before the league's deadline on Tuesday, maximizing their options for bolstering the roster and potentially making the first-time Pro Bowl pick available to every team when free agency opens next week.

The Steelers are rising as a contender for Sam Darnold, with rumors of a new deal set to be offered for the free agent QB.

The Minnesota Vikings are reportedly ready to move on from Pro Bowl quarterback and pending free agent Sam Darnold.

The Seattle Seahawks on Friday moved on from two-time Pro Bowl QB Geno Smith for a third-round pick from the Las Vegas Raiders.

With Geno Smith off to the Raiders, his former team plans to go after another ex-Jets quarterback in Sam Darnold.

Reed has been the Jets' "other" cornerback alongside Sauce Gardner. He has become a solid player in his own right. He'll turn 29 during the 2025 season, which isn't ideal at cornerback, but he can help at a valuable position.

Zack Rosenblatt with The Athletic recently predicted Darnold to land with the Colts in his complete list of quarterback predictions for every NFL team. Darnold, who will turn 28 in June, is expected to haul in a contract worth up to $40 million after an outstanding 2024 season.

The Seahawks might look to pursue Sam Darnold in free agency, especially after trading Geno Smith to the Raiders.