Free agency is already heating up around the NFL, and quarterback dominoes appear likely to begin falling as soon as Monday, March 10. Dianna Russini has reported that the Pittsburgh Steelers plan to extend an offer to Minnesota Vikings QB Sam Darnold,
With Geno Smith off to the Raiders, his former team plans to go after another ex-Jets quarterback in Sam Darnold.
A franchise tag for quarterback Sam Darnold would have cost the Vikings $40.24 million for 2025. While they could still agree to a new contract with him, they are facing the prospect of having a new starting QB for the third consecutive year.