The QB decision for the Vikings is potentially starting to work itself out between Sam Darnold and J.J. McCarthy.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold was one of the league's biggest surprises last season, cementing himself as one of the top signal-callers in the NFL. While Darnold hasn't reached the level of stardom of players like Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson,

The Minnesota Vikings are unlikely to place the franchise tag on quarterback Sam Darnold ahead of the deadline on Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET, Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reported on Monday.