Minnesota has spent this week at the NFL Combine trying to gauge the market for veteran quarterback Sam Darnold as they determine if they want to place the franchise tag on him. At this point, if the Vikings decide to use the franchise tag on Darnold, it would most likely be because they have found a willing trade partner.

The Minnesota Vikings went into the NFL Combine hoping to change the narrative on Sam Darnold's trade value... but it's not looking good.

The Vikings have several options at quarterback, but keeping Darnold around feels less and less likely as free agency approaches.