The Minnesota Vikings are primed to franchise tag QB Sam Darnold and then trade him in an unprecedented NFL move.

Would Minnesota get the most value by franchise-tagging its quarterback? Who actually makes the final decisions on draft night?

Sam Darnold piled up stats this season, charmed the fanbase and probably earned himself a nice payday in the process. But will he get it from the Vikings?

There are plenty of really good reasons why the Vikings should do the opposite of what the insider thinks will happen.

Sam Darnold’s shaky finish shouldn’t ruin his impressive season or impact his future. Several NFL teams need a franchise quarterback and Darnold proved he can be that guy in Minnesota, becoming the first quarterback to record 14 wins in his first season with a team.

Once perceived as a journeyman quarterback, Sam Darnold has found a home in Minnesota. Or has he? Darnold’s future as a quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings could hinge on his performance in the playoffs. Monday night's NFC wild-card battle is set to be ...

Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold's final two games of the season have made Minnesota' decision at the position much easier.

Should the Vikings pay Darnold after his (mostly) excellent season? Or should they go with McCarthy and spend that money at other positions?

Darnold signed with the Vikings ahead of the 2024 season, inking a one-year, $10 million contract with the NFC North squad. Before joining the Vikings, Darnold played three years for the New York Jets, two years for the Carolina Panthers and one with the San Francisco 49ers .

Sports Illustrated's Matthew Schmidt proposed the Vikings trade McCarthy and the 24th overall pick in this year's draft to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for the No. 2 overall pick. The catch? Schmidt suggested a sweetener of an additional first-round pick.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold, who could potentially replace Deshaun Watson for the Cleveland Browns, was predicted to get $124M.