I really don’t think Darnold stays in Minnesota. Even if he doesn’t get as big of a deal as originally thought like the reporting is currently, he’d still almost certainly get more money on the open market and a likely starting job.
Vikings QB Sam Darnold is unlikely to be franchise tagged ahead of Tuesday’s 4 pm ET deadline, per league sources.
Minnesota still is interested in working to re-sign Darnold, but it is likely to be without any tag.