Vikings Release Allen, Hargrave for Cap Space

0:00For the NFL, it's March 5th. Here's what's happening. The Minnesota Vikings are making tough roster cuts to get under the salary cap before free agency starts. They're expected to release defensive Lyman Jonathan Allen, which frees up $6.5 million in cap space. The team was sitting about $40 million over the cap after recent moves. Earlier this week, reports from ESPN confirmed the Vikings plans amid their financial crunch. This move helps them reshape the roster, without major penalties heading into the new league year. Fans and analysts see this as part of a bigger overhaul, with veterans like Allen facing unexpected free agency despite contracts through next year. Allen started all 17 games last season, as a key part of the defensive line. Meanwhile, running back Aaron Jones and defensive Lyman Javan Hargrave are also on the chopping block for similar cap reasons. The Vikings plan to shop edge rusher, Jonathan Greenard, to interested teams. Looking ahead, rising star Jalen Redmond is set to step in for Allen up front, signaling a youth movement on defense as the team navigates these.

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