It was suggested that the Minnesota Vikings could place the franchise tag on quarterback Sam Darnold in part because of concerns related to where 2024 first-round draft pick J.J. McCarthy was in his recovery from the full meniscus repair he needed this past summer.

The Minnesota Vikings have a decision to make at quarterback this offseason involving Sam Darnold and JJ McCarthy. Darnold, 27, is coming off the best season of his career and is an unrestricted free agent.

Minnesota Vikings QB Sam Darnold is predicted to join another playoff team with another elite head coach, but in a new conference. The post QB Sam Darnold Expected to Depart Vikings for AFC Playoff Team appeared first on Heavy Sports.