Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold walks off the field after the January playoff loss to the Rams. (Carlos Gonzalez/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

The Minnesota Vikings are in the top five of the most likely teams to sign QB Aaron Rodgers in free agency, who would replace Sam Darnold.

Minnesota has spent this week at the NFL Combine trying to gauge the market for veteran quarterback Sam Darnold as they determine if they want to place the franchise tag on him. At this point, if the Vikings decide to use the franchise tag on Darnold, it would most likely be because they have found a willing trade partner.

The Minnesota Vikings have a tricky situation on their hands with their quarterback room.  Sam Darnold is the No. 1 option on the free-agent quarterback market