It's a key point in the NFL offseason for the Dolphins and other teams. Where will the free agents sign, who will be released, and who will be traded?

Only four days separate the football world from the unofficial start of the NFL's 2025 free agency period with the legal tampering window beginning on March 10. That's why now is

There is growing consensus that Darnold’s best option will be to work out a one- or two-year deal with the Vikings for $25M to $30M a season, giving the two sides an chance to do a new deal next offseason or for Darnold to re-enter free agency in 2026.

The Vikings could have tagged Darnold and tried to trade him to get a return, but The Athletic's Alec Lewis and ESPN's Kevin Seifert noted that teams would be unlikely to spend a draft pick on Darnold and then pay him.