Minnesotans can count on three things: death, taxes and Vikings offseason quarterback drama. State of play: Minnesota has until March 4 to lock up Sam Darnold, otherwise he is probably heading toward free agency and could be scooped up by another team.

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.

Sam Darnold's hopes for the Vikings to match an external offer in free agency appear washed, according to an insider report.