NFL Rumors: Sam Darnold, Davante Adams, Matthew Stafford (Fantasy Football)

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Fantasy Football News & Rumors

Check out the latest news and notes around the NFL.

Sam Darnold not expected to be franchise-tagged
Vikings QB Sam Darnold is unlikely to be franchise tagged ahead of Tuesday’s deadline.

Fantasy Impact

This has been the expectation for the past few weeks. Darnold will test free agency coming off his big season in Minnesota. He has been linked to a number of teams, including the Raiders and Giants.

Ari Koslow

Davante Adams expected to be released in coming days
The Jets have informed WR Davante Adams they intend to cut him in the coming days.

Fantasy Impact

The Jets were attempting to trade Adams, but they likely got little interest in him knowing he would otherwise be released. Adams will be free to sign with any team at the start of free agency.

Ari Koslow

Matthew Stafford contract is on year-to-year basis
Rams head coach Sean McVay said the financial terms of Matthew Stafford‘s contract will be on a year-to-year basis.

Fantasy Impact

Stafford will take his future on a year-to-year basis with the Rams and in the NFL in general. For now, he’ll remain their starter heading into next season.

Ari Koslow

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