Why the Vikings should trust their process — and say goodbye to Sam Darnold
I'm casting a long side eye at the Minnesota Vikings these days.
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2025 NFL free agency: Underrated players who could be steals - ESPN
Let's tell it like it is: The 2025 free agent class is not very good. The best names were Tee Higgins and Trey Smith, neither of whom made it beyond the franchise tag stage. On ESPN's top 100 list, the best remaining players are Ronnie Stanley, a 31-year-old tackle with a tough injury history; D.J. Reed, the CB2 from the Jets looking for a CB1 job; Chris Godwin, who… well, Godwin is actually very good and I would pay him a lot of money (but even he is 29 with an injury history). Sam Darnold ranks fourth.
Sam Darnold, Vikings discussing possible short-term extension
The Minnesota Vikings chose not to use the franchise tag on Sam Darnold before Tuesday's deadline, but sources say both sides remain in contact regarding a potential short-term extension.
Raiders expected to release Gardner Minshew, source confirms - ESPN
The Las Vegas Raiders are expected to release quarterback Gardner Minshew when free agency begins next week, a source confirmed to ESPN.
NFL offseason: Franchise tag winners, losers for free agency - ESPN
The franchise tag deadline has come and gone. Two players have been tagged: Chiefs guard Trey Smith, due $23.4 million next season, and Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins, due a whopping $26.2 million in his second year under the tag. There was one player extended just before he was tagged: Cowboys defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa, who signed a four-year, $80 million extension Tuesday afternoon. And there were a few players who could have, but did not receive the tag. Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold, Buccaneers receiver Chris Godwin and Dolphins safety Jevon Holland will now join unrestricted free agency, which begins with the legal tampering period at noon ET on March 10.
Vikings unlikely to tag Darnold, but still hope to re-sign him - ESPN
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold is unlikely to be franchise tagged ahead of Tuesday's 4 p.m. ET deadline, league sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Matthew Stafford agrees to restructured deal to stay with Rams - ESPN
The Rams and Matthew Stafford have agreed to a restructured contract that keeps the quarterback in Los Angeles, the team announced Friday.
32 NFL players who should change teams in the 2025 offseason - ESPN
Sometimes change is just needed, and NFL players are not exempt from this philosophy.