Following a successful year in Minnesota, Darnold heads into free agency. He recently signed a one-year, $10 million deal with the Vikings. As Darnold should likely see a massive boost in his salary, a recent prediction by Marcus Mosher at The 33rd Team has the Vikings quarterback packing his bags in free agency.

Sam Darnold’s 2024 was one of the best renaissance seasons in recent memory with the 2018 third overall pick making the Pro Bowl for the first time in his career. The Vikings won 14 games and made the playoffs,

NFL franchise tag window opens Tuesday and runs until 4 p.m. ET on March 4. During that time frame, each team is allowed to tag one player who is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent. Doing so would keep the player with the franchise for the 2025 season.