The Vikings entered this week roughly $45 million above the NFL salary cap, giving them plenty of work to do ahead of free agency and the start of the new league year next week.
According to Alec Lewis, the Vikings have agreed to a simple restructure of CB Byron Murphy Jr.‘s contract. Restructuring Murphy’s deal will free up $11.32 million in cap space, per OverTheCap. Murphy, 28, was a second-round pick to the Cardinals in the 2019 draft out of Washington.
There are lots of signs pointing towards the Vikings signing Kyler Murray after the former No. 1 overall pick's release from Arizona becomes official next week.
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The Vikings are doing simple restructures of Justin Jefferson and Christian Darrisaw's contracts to clear cap space ahead of next week's NFL free agency, according to a report from NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.
The Minnesota Vikings have been in the market for a quarterback all offseason. JJ McCarthy had an up-and-down year and this roster has aspirations to win now.
According to Tom Pelissero, the Vikings are restructuring the contracts of WR Justin Jefferson and LT Christian Darrisaw to create cap space. Minnesota is currently $46.67 over this year’s salary cap and still must free up a lot of money off the books.
Connor Hughes of SNY, citing two sources, reports that veteran QB Carson Wentz is believed to be Jets OC Frank Reich’s “preferred option” at quarterback.
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Recently hired New York Jets offensive coordinator Frank Reich is expected to have a significant say regarding who the club acquires to be its starting
A recent report revealed that signing with the Minnesota Vikings is the "preference" of Murray, who is on track to be released by the Arizona Cardinals after the new league year opens this coming Wednesday afternoon. However, it seems that the Vikings may have a different signal-caller in mind.
The Minnesota Vikings are in a salary cap pinch. Edge rusher Jonathan Greenard might be traded, and they are already planning on releasing running back Aaron Jones, defensive tackle Javon Hargrave, and defensive tackle Jonathan Allen.
Reporters and insiders have linked Murray with several quarterback-needy teams throughout the offseason. It sounds like he has one particular destination in mind.
The Minnesota Vikings appear to be preparing for a competitive battle at quarterback as questions surround J.J. McCarthy’s development. Recent reports indicate the organization may bring in a proven veteran to challenge the young signal caller heading into the 2026 season.
There has been a flurry of news coming out of the Minnesota Vikings camp. They have to shed a lot of salary, which is leading to some cap casualties. As the Minnesota Vikings prepare to release defensive tackle Javon Hargrave, he is making sure fans and front offices know exactly why his numbers dropped last season.
While Jonathan Greenard's alleged desire for a pay raise appears to be a complicating factor in his Vikings' future, it appears that his demand across the league is also a reason why he is on the trade block.
If the Chicago Bears received a 2026 second-round pick for wide receiver DJ Moore and a 2026 fifth-round pick, how much could the Minnesota Vikings get for Jordan Addison?
When you connect the dots in the Kyler Murray rumor mill, most of them lead to Minnesota. The latest dot linking the soon-to-be free agent to the Vikings comes from beat reporter Alec Lewis, who says there is "immense internal support" for Murray within the walls at TCO Performance Center in Eagan.
On Tuesday afternoon, news broke that the Minnesota Vikings would be open to trading edge rusher Jonathan Greenard. It was a very surprising one, as Greenard is the engine that makes Brian Flores' defense run.
In the world of the NFL, players will end up being cut for reasons beyond their control. The main reason why we see player cuts is due to the salary cap.
The Minnesota Vikings finished with a 9-8 record in the NFL last season. Minnesota missed the playoffs last season after finishing with a 14-3 record the previous season.
Faced with a tight 2026 salary cap picture, the Vikings are making some tough roster decisions before the new league year. They are expected to release defensive tackle Jonathan Allen, per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.
Minnesota Vikings’ Jalen Redmond enjoyed a breakout third season and first year as the full-time starter, boasting career highs in every statistical category, while offering much-needed positional versatility, which included him lining up as a nose tackle, three-technique, and EDGE rusher.
J.J. McCarthy finished his 2025 campaign with 1,632 passing yards, 11 touchdowns against 12 interceptions across 10 games. But this stat line tells only half the story. The 2024 No.
Although outside linebacker Jonathan Greenard is only halfway into a four-year, $76MM contract, the cap-strapped Vikings are “open” to dealing him, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.