Sam Darnold is set to hit the open market. The Minnesota Vikings are not expected to use the franchise tag on the 27-year-old quarterback before Tuesday’s 4 p.m. deadline, according to ESPN, clearing Darnold to become one of this offseason’s most coveted free agents.

The number of franchise tags for NFL players this offseason is way down from last season as it hit a 21-year low.

Dallas signed defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa before the franchise tag deadline Tuesday and Minnesota declined to give the tag to quarterback Sam Darnold, clearing the way for him to hit the open market next week.

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Per Tom Pelissero of NFL Media, Minnesota has agreed to a two-year ... Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (Franchise tagged by the Bengals on March 3.) 2. Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold 3. Chiefs offensive guard Trey Smith (Franchise tagged by Chiefs ...

March 4 (UPI) -- The Minnesota Vikings are not expected to use the franchise tag on quarterback Sam Darnold. Sources told NFL Network, ESPN and NFL Insider Tony Pauline on Monday about the expected transaction, which could lead Darnold into free agency.

Here's a look at who has been franchise tagged so far and who could end up meeting that fate before the 2025 deadline passes.