The NFL offseason entered one of its notable thresholds as the window for teams to deploy the franchise tag opened Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET. Teams can begin designating the franchise tag onto players, ensuring that they'll remain on the roster for the upcoming season on a fully guaranteed salary.

The Minnesota Vikings are "open to doing a deal" with quarterback Sam Darnold, per ESPN's Jeremy Fowler on SportsCenter Friday. He further noted that a franchise tag is "not the likeliest path." "I'm told the Minnesota Vikings are open to doing a deal with Sam Darnold,

The Minnesota Vikings are focused on improving their roster after last season’s decline. Because of this, Sam Darnold’s future remains under evaluation. An NFL insider has shared new details about his possible continuity with the franchise.