On Tuesday, the window opened for NFL teams to use the Franchise and Transition Player tags on any pending free agent they might like to retain. For the Minnesota Vikings, there are a couple of players that could, potentially, be candidates for the tag, but it would be a surprise if they used it for just the third time in franchise history.
The Vikings could opt to use the tag on either linebacker Anthony Barr or defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson, but the value for a potential one-year deal for either of those two players would be a significant hit.