Vikings Sign DL Isaiahh Loudermilk

Loudermilk entered the league as a fifth-round pick of the Steelers. He handed a 29% snap share as a rookie but did not take on an increased role over time. Ahead of roster cutdowns in 2024, Loudermilk’s spot was in question. He remained in the fold for the final season of his rookie contract but was again used in a rotational capacity.

The Wisconsin product re-signed with Pittsburgh last spring. The 2025 season did not provide a boost to Loudermilk’s value, however. He was limited to just two games after being injured in September. That, coupled with limited production when healthy, contributed to a lengthy stay on the open market in 2026.

The defensive interior has undergone a number of changes in the case of the Vikings this spring. Both Javon Hargrave and Jonathan Allen were released in cost-shedding moves prior to free agency. They were largely replaced not by other veterans but rather by rookies during last month’s draft. The Vikings added Caleb Banks and Domonique Orange in the first and third rounds of the event, respectively. Loudermilk will spend spring practices as well as training camp competing for a depth role along with the other newcomers.

The Vikings entered Thursday with roughly $11.5MM in cap space. This Loudermilk deal will no doubt check in at or near the league minimum, so it will not have a significant impact on any other roster-building moves made in the near future.