Vikings Tackle Salary Cap, Eye Bargain Free Agency

0:00From the Daily News Now Network, this is NFL News Today. Subscribe to keep up with every headline, every game. The Minnesota Vikings have tackled their salary cap crunch, heading into the 2026 off-season. They were over by about $43 to $45 million dollars, but flipped it to around $36 million under through smart restructures and planned cuts. Key moves include tweaking deals for players like Justin Jefferson, Christian Dersaw and TJ Hawkinson to free up cash without big losses. Meanwhile, the team is eyeing a return to bargain-free agency like they did in 2022. Expect releases for running back Aaron Jones and defensive lineman, Jonathan Allen and Javon Hargrave, trade talks swirl around edge rusher, Jonathan Greenart, possibly netting a second-round pick, though it could then their past rush behind Dallas, Turner and Andrew Venginkel. Fans are buzzing with mixed reactions over these changes. Some worry it makes the Vikings' weaker short-term after last year's spending, sparking

1:01debates on social media about balancing now versus later. The shift prioritizes youth and drafts over splashy veteran signings. On the running back front, Jordan Mason steps up as the lead, but they need cheap help like Rashad White or Kenneth Gainwell, maybe via mid-round, picks in a thin market. Quarterback talk heats up too, with Geno Smith eyed as a veteran to challenge JJ McCarthy. David notes include tindering Jalen Redman at a low cost after his breakout year, setting up death on defense. As free agency nears, Vikings fans watch closely for how this reset shapes their purple path forward. Quick thanks to today's sponsor, see the description for more. It looks like a pillow, it sounds like headphones, built for comfort and sound, S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com