Vikings' Free Agency: Murray, Van Ginkel, Hockenson

0:00On April 1st, ESPN's already peeking ahead to the Minnesota Vikings free agency in March 2027, an analyst Matt Bowen calls out three. Headliners, quarterback Kyler Murray, outside linebacker Andrew Van Ginkle, and tight-end T.J. Hockinson, Murray's on a one-year deal, fighting for the starting spot over J.J. McCarthy and Kevin O'Connell's offense. His dual-threat skills, rushing over 400 yards each of his five seasons, could make him a perfect fit for play action and deep shots. Especially if the Vikings make the playoffs in 2026. Van Ginkle's coming off solid sack numbers, like 11.5 in 2024 and 7.5 last year in just 12 games. But he'll hit 31 this summer, so the Vikings face a choice, extend him now, maybe adding 25 million, and or save cash for younger guys. Like Jonathan Greenard, Hockinson's deal guy reworked this off-season, setting him free in 2027 with no compics for Minnesota if he leaves.

1:02A knee injury hurt his 2024 and shaky QB play limited him last year, but at his best, he's at 3 down B's 2 had 95, catches in 2023. Beyond these three, the Vikings have a pack list hitting free agency, including Aaron Jones, Brian O'Neill, and inside linebackers like Blake, Cashman. Most top guys will extend early or get tagged, but with eight or nine wins projected next season, big decisions loom to keep the squad rolling. Strong. I'm Cory with the story, and you've been listening to NFL News today, AI-powered football coverage.