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."

The Minnesota Vikings might not resign Sam Darnold, and here are the top three free agency fits for the resurgent quarterback.

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.

Sam Darnold appeared to be heading into a career as a journeyman quarterback scratching and clawing for reps as a backup, let alone a starter. But after an historic year with the Minnesota Vikings combined with some other factors,

The Minnesota Vikings don't need to let Sam Darnold walk for nothing, and could actually get a more accomplished QB back in a trade. The post Our Trade Proposal Sees Vikings Swap Sam Darnold for 60,000-Yard QB appeared first on Heavy Sports.