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Vikings | Jordan Addison's option to be exercised Mon Mar 30, 05:07 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Jordan Addison will have his fifth-year option exercised this offseason, according to interim general manager Rob Brzezinski.
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University of Wisconsin DE Mason Reiger reportedly has a 'Top-30' visit scheduled with the Minnesota Vikings, according to Ryan Fowler of Commanding the Huddle on Saturday, March 28.
Link to storyUniversity of Nebraska-Lincoln RB Emmett Johnson reportedly has a visit scheduled with the Minnesota Vikings, according to Commanding the Huddle's Ryan Fowler on Saturday, March 28.
Link to storyUniversity of Arizona S Treydan Stukes had a dinner meeting with Minnesota Vikings defensive pass game coordinator Gerald Alexander before his Pro Day.
Link to storyThe Buffalo Bills will not match the offer sheet the Minnesota Vikings agreed to with OL Ryan Van Demark.
Link to storyMinnesota Vikings QB Carson Wentz re-signing with the team is not expected to be a factor in their final decision with QB J.J. McCarthy in 2026, according to ESPN's Kevin Seifert.
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Free-agent QB Carson Wentz (Vikings) re-signed with the Minnesota Vikings Thursday, March 19, on a one-year deal. Financial terms weren't disclosed.
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Free-agent P Johnny Hekker (Titans) agreed to terms with the Minnesota Vikings on Tuesday, March 17, the team announced. No terms of the deal were disclosed.
Link to storyRestricted free agent Ryan Van Demark (Bills) signed an offer sheet with the Minnesota Vikings on Tuesday, March 17, according to a source.
Link to storyUniversity of Wisconsin TE Lance Mason will reportedly have a 'Top 30' visit with the Minnesota Vikings, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC.com on Monday, March 16.
Link to storyWake Forest RB Demond Claiborne is scheduled to have a 'Top 30' visit with the Minnesota Vikings before the 2026 NFL Draft, according to a source.
Link to storyClemson OT Tristan Leigh is scheduled to have a 'Top 30' visit as well as a private workout with the Minnesota Vikings before the 2026 NFL Draft, according to a source.
Link to storyFree-agent CB James Pierre (Steelers) officially agreed to terms with the Minnesota Vikings Wednesday, March 9. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Updating a previous report, free-agent QB Kyler Murray (Cardinals) signed a one-year contract with the Minnesota Vikings Thursday, March 12, worth $1.3 million. The deal includes a no-tag clause for next offseason.
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Free-agent QB Kyler Murray (Cardinals) signed with the Minnesota Vikings Thursday, March 12. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Free-agent QB Kyler Murray (Cardinals) is visiting the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday, March 12, and according to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the belief around the NFL is that Minnesota is Murray's likely landing spot.
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Minnesota Vikings S Harrison Smith is being released with a post-June 1 designation on Wednesday, March 11.
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Minnesota Vikings DT Javon Hargrave will be released Wednesday, March 11.
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Minnesota Vikings RB Aaron Jones will return to the team next season after agreeing to a revised contract with the Vikings, according to sources. Jones is now scheduled to receive a $5.5 million base salary in 2026.
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Minnesota Vikings impending free-agent CB Tavierre Thomas agreed to a two-year, $4.6 million deal with the Vikings Wednesday, March 11.
Link to storyImpending free-agent CB James Pierre (Steelers) agreed to terms on a two-year contract with the Minnesota Vikings Monday, March 9, worth $8.5 million, according to NFL Network's Cameron Wolfe. The deal will include $3.7 million in guaranteed money.
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Minnesota Vikings exclusive rights free-agent DL Jalen Redmond received an undisclosed tender Monday, March 9.
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Minnesota Vikings restricted free-agent LB Ivan Pace Jr. was tendered at the original round Monday, March 9.
Link to storyMinnesota Vikings impending free-agent LB Eric Wilson agreed to a three-year, $22.5 million deal Monday, March 9. The deal includes $12.5 million fully guaranteed.
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Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson will have the final year of his deal deleted as part of the recent agreement to restructure his contract, meaning that he will become a free agent after the 2026 season, according to multiple sources.
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Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson has agreed to a restructured contract that will create an additional $5 million in cap space for the 2026 season.
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Minnesota Vikings exclusive rights free-agent RB Zavier Scott was tendered a contract Friday, March 6.
Link to storyMinnesota Vikings exclusive rights free-agent LB Bo Richter was tendered a contract Friday, March 6.
Link to storyMinnesota Vikings C Ryan Kelly announced his retirement from professional football Friday, March 6.
Link to storyMinnesota Vikings CB Byron Murphy Jr. and the team have agreed to a restructured contract on Friday, March 6.
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Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson did an undisclosed restructure of his contract Friday, March 6.
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The Minnesota Vikings placed the exclusive right tender on DL Jalen Redmond on Wednesday, March 4.
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Minnesota Vikings DE Jonathan Greenard could be moved this offseason as the team is now 'open' to trading him away, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
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Minnesota Vikings DT Javon Hargrave was informed, barring a trade, that he will be released prior to the start of the league year this month, a source said Sunday, March 1. The team is expected to save $10.9 against the cap upon the release of Hargrave.
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Minnesota Vikings RB Aaron Jones has been informed that, barring a trade, he will be released at the start of the league year this month. His release will save the team $7.75 million against the cap.
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Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy has fallen out of favor in the Twin Cities, and the organization is looking to trade him. He has started 10 games in his first two seasons.
Link to storyMinnesota Vikings impending free-agent QB Carson Wentz (shoulder) is expected to re-sign with the team at some point this year, but when he returns the expectation is that he'll have another veteran to compete with alongside QB J.J. McCarthy.
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Retired QB Derek Carr (Saints) has said he is interested in retiring to play for a contender, and the Minnesota Vikings have an interest. He retired after the 2024 season.
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Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray and Las Vegas Raiders QB Geno Smith are the two quarterbacks the Minnesota Vikings are prioritizing at the quarterback position, if they are released and become available, although Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa and Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins, a former Viking, are also on their radar.
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Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy and the Vikings could part ways this offseason, as reportedly, the team is 'quietly exploring an exit strategy' with the quarterback, according to Tony Pauline of EssentiallySports.com on Saturday, Feb. 28.
Link to storyIndianapolis Colts QB Anthony Richardson may be a trade target for the Minnesota Vikings, in the opinion of NFL Network's Cameron Wolfe.
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Maryland special teams coordinator Chili Davis has been hired by the Minnesota Vikings as their assistant special teams coach, according to sources.
Link to storyMinnesota Vikings executive vice president of football operations Rob Brzezinski said the team will, 'cast a wide net' as it relates to who they bring on to be with QB J.J. McCarthy in the quarterback room.
Link to storyMinnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson, in the third-year of a four-year, $66 million contract extension signed prior to 2023, will have a cap number of $21.3 million for 2026. At that price, he would have the highest cap number of any tight end in the NFL. He managed 51 receptions for 438 yards and three touchdowns in 2025, his lowest yardage total since joining the team at the trade deadline in 2022.
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Former UFL running backs and special teams coach Kyle Caskey has been hired by the Minnesota Vikings to serve as an offensive assistant. He had previously worked for the St. Louis Battlehawks and was slated to be the new offensive coordinator for the Orlando Storm before deciding to take the Vikings job instead.
Link to storyMinnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson could be cut this offseason, in the opinion of NFL.com's Matt Okada.
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Minnesota Vikings RB Aaron Jones could be cut this offseason, in the opinion of NFL.com's Matt Okada.
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Ohio State TE Will Kacmarek and Texas A&M TE Nate Boerkircher are two potential targets in the 2026 NFL Draft for the Minnesota Vikings, who were 'scouting tight ends heavily' at the Senior Bowl, according to Tony Pauline of EssentiallySports.com.
Link to storyMinnesota Vikings impending free-agent WR Jalen Nailor is a player the team would like to re-sign, according to Grant Cohn of Sports Illustrated.
Link to storyMinnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy will have competition next season since the team is expected to add a veteran quarterback to the roster this offseason.
| Footballguys view: With Sam Darnold playing in the Super Bowl, it's clear the Vikings regret not trying to keep him around for 2025 - regardless of selecting McCarthy in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. McCarthy missed his entire rookie season, and he looked bad when he played in 2025. The Vikings may push for guys like Aaron Rodgers, Kirk Cousins (if/when released by the Falcons), or Mac Jones (via trade) this offseason. |
































