Sam Darnold entered January as an NFL MVP candidate with many arguing the Minnesota Vikings should franchise tag him to

Where Darnold signs could change things for almost a dozen teams and multiple other quarterbacks. Let's size up his market and what could happen.

In his breakdown of the top 50 free agents available this offseason, ESPN's Matt Bowen ranks Darnold at No. 6, some 26 spots ahead of the next QB on the list (Pittsburgh's Justin Fields, which underscores just how barren this market is under center). He then estimates that Darnold could receive something in the nine figures:

The poll predicted Darnold will be the quarterback of the Las Vegas Raiders in 2025. Although they have yet to hire a head coach, the Raiders will be in the mix because they have the money to acquire Darnold.

Quarterback Sam Darnold is projected to leave the Minnesota Vikings for a monster offer from the Las Vegas Raiders for over $100 million.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold has had an impressive breakout season and the NFL world is abuzz about what 2025 holds for him. Speaking with The Big Lead and Newsweek Sports' John Robinson IV,

The Minnesota Vikings have a difficult decision to make with upcoming free agent Sam Darnold. Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and the front office can't mess it up.

The Minnesota Vikings saw one of their best seasons in franchise history come crashing down in a blink this season. After Week 17, the Vikings were 14-2 and playing for the No. 1 seed in the NFC and the NFC North title,