Vikings Sign Eric Wilson to 3-Year Deal

0:00On March 9th, here's the latest surrounding the NFL. The Minnesota Vikings made a last-minute move on Sunday night to keep linebacker Eric Wilson off the free agency market. They signed him to a three-year deal, or $22,500,000, with $12,500,000 guaranteed. This comes right before the NFL's legal tampering period starts in less than 12 hours. Wilson first joined the Vikings as an undrafted free agent out of Cincinnati back in 2017. He stayed through the 2020 season, then bounced around with teams in Philadelphia, Houston, New Orleans, and Green Bay before returning. To Minnesota in 2025. Last season, Wilson had a breakout year in Bryan Flores' defense, posting 115 tackles, 6.5 sacks, 17 tackles for. Loss and 4 forced fumbles. He led the team with 83 blitzes and ranked high in quarterback pressures. Flores used Wilson effectively as a blitzer, and he figures to keep that role with even more chances to pressure quarterbacks next year.

1:04At 32 years old, the deal gives the Vikings continuity on defense without a huge risk. Fans and analysts see this as a smart retention for a player who fits perfectly in the scheme, especially after the team let go of several veterans. This week, free agency kicks off soon, so expect more moves from Minnesota. The Daily News Now is presented by our sponsor. Press play, put your head down. The sound is already there. S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com