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The latest local, regional and national news events of the day are presented by the ABC 6 News Team, along with updated sports, weather and traffic.
(ABC 6 News) — The Minnesota Vikings have decided against using the franchise tag on quarterback Sam Darnold.
This means Darnold likely will become a free agent on March 12.
Tagging the QB would have cost the Vikings just over $40 million, but it would have ensured his return later this year.
Darnold had a Pro Bowl year but fell flat in critical losses to both the Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Rams.