Vikings not using franchise tag on Sam Darnold, will he be back?

The 3 p.m. deadline came and passed without the Minnesota Vikings using the franchise tag on quarterback Sam Darnold.

Vikings not using franchise tag on Sam Darnold
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The Minnesota Vikings did not place the franchise tag on QB Sam Darnold Tuesday. Will he test free agency or return on a new deal? FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks analyzes the situation with Amy Hockert on All Day.

Former Vikings player Jared Allen talks Hall of Fame
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Former Vikings player Jared Allen addressed the media on Tuesday after being selected as an inductee for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class 2025.

Ahmad Hicks talks Minnesota sports with Henry Lake
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Sunday night on FOX 9 Sports Now, Ahmad Hicks talked Minnesota Timberwolves and Vikings with Henry Lake of WCCO Radio.

Vikings get top grade in NFLPA survey for second straight year

Wednesday, the Vikings earned an A+ in the NFL Players’ Association’s annual survey evaluating all 32 teams in the league. It’s the second straight year the Vikings have earned the top grade.

1st and North: NFL Draft combine preview
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Sports anchors from Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Chicago, and Detroit team up to look ahead at the NFL Draft combine in this week?s episode of 1st and North.

Vikings address QB situation at NFL Combine: ‘We have options’

Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell and GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah each talked about Sam Darnold and J.J. McCarthy on Tuesday at the NFL Combine.

Vikings GM on QB situation: 'We have options'
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Minnesota Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah talked about the team's quarterback situation between Sam Darnold and J.J. McCarthy on Tuesday at the NFL Combine. Darnold is eligible for free agency, and McCarthy's rookie season ended abruptly due to a knee injury.

Kevin O'Connell at NFL Combine: 'I've had great dialogue with Sam'
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Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell said at the NFL Combine on Tuesday he's talked with quarterback Sam Darnold since the season ended. Darnold is eligible for free agency in two weeks, and J.J. McCarthy could be in line to be the starter in 2025.

Vikings, U.S. Bank Stadium named top NFL fan experience for 2024 season

The Minnesota Vikings may not have gotten to the Super Bowl last season, but they do have the best overall fan experience in the NFL at U.S. Bank Stadium.

1st and North: Offseason ahead
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Sports anchors from Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Chicago, and Detroit team up to look back at the previous season in the NFC North and provide insights on moves each team could make during the offseason.

Kevin O'Connell named Coach of the Year at NFL Honors
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The Vikings had a busy night at the NFL Honors Show Thursday night, highlighted by Kevin O'Connell winning Coach of the Year. Jared Allen was selected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee CJ Ham reflects on community work

CJ Ham’s play on the field has earned him pro-bowl honors in the NFL, but what he’s doing off the field now makes him a nominee for the prestigious Walter Payton Man of the Year award.

1st & North: Predicting NFL free agent moves, Super Bowl preview
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In this week's 1st & North, we break down the most likely landing spots for top NFL free agents and preview Sunday's big game.

Vikings' Kevin O’Connell, Sam Darnold earn Sporting News awards

Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell and quarterback Sam Darnold earned awards from The Sporting News on Thursday after the team made the playoffs for the second time in three years.

Vikings RT Brian O’Neill headed to NFL Pro Bowl Games

The Minnesota Vikings will have seven players at the NFL Pro Bowl Games after the team announced Monday that veteran right tackle Brian O’Neill has been selected.