After leading the Minnesota Vikings to a 14-3 record, breaking NFL and franchise records, and earning his first-career Pro Bowl appearance, former USC Trojans quarterback Sam Darnold is a free agent.

This year looks a bit light on franchise tag candidates, but the Vikings do have the most significant decision to make before the March 4 tag deadline.

"My guess right now is the Minnesota Vikings don’t franchise-tag Sam Darnold and instead let the quarterback go to the market, asking that he give them a shot to match any offer he gets," Breer wrote. "To that end, Minnesota actually could transition-tag Darnold, which would come with a less-expensive tender and the chance to match."