According to a new report from ESPN insider Jeremy Fowler, the Vikings are “open” to a new deal for Darnold, who played on a one-year contract this past season. But the Vikings will not “mortgage” their future for his services. “I’m told the Minnesota Vikings are open to doing a deal with Sam Darnold,” started Fowler.

Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold may have an ideal destination with the Rams developing after the latest Matthew Stafford contract update.

The Minnesota Vikings are not expected to franchise tag Sam Darnold, which sets the stage for an unceremonious parting of the ways.