In the NFL, one big move from a team can have a trickle-down effect, impacting the moves of other teams or players. One example: The Seattle Seahawks traded veteran quarterback Geno Smith to the Las Vegas Raiders Friday, with potentially changed the outlook for another signal-caller who had major question marks going into the offseason.
It seems like a forgone conclusion that Sam Darnold will not be with the Minnesota Vikings next season. NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported on Saturday that the Seattle Seahawks are looking to be Darnold's new home after they traded Geno Smith to the Las Vegas Raiders.
The Minnesota Vikings are not expected to use the franchise tag on quarterback Sam Darnold, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported.
NFL Network Insider Judy Battista observes the free agent market conditions for Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold as "not ideal" and explores possible outcomes.