A Recap of the Vikings’ 18 Free Agent Moves So Far
The Minnesota Vikings haven’t been shy. Not by a longshot.
A Recap of the Vikings’ 18 Free Agent Moves So Far
Free agency kicked off on Monday with “legal tampering,” and Minnesota hit the ground running. Here’s the action to date — with plenty more on the way.
The Newcomers
- Jonathan Greenard, EDGE — 4 Years, $76m (HOU)
- Andrew Van Ginkel, EDGE — 2 Years, $20m (MIA)
- Blake Cashman, ILB — 3 Years, $25.5m (HOU)
- Sam Darnold, QB — 1 Year, $10m (SF)
- Parker Romo, K — XFL
- Aaron Jones, RB — 1 Year, $7m (GB)
The Viking’s defense added three new starters — at least during free agency’s first three days; more could be on the way — replacing Danielle Hunter with Greenard and Van Ginkel.
The Departed
- Kirk Cousins, QB — Signed with Falcons 3/11
- Marcus Davenport, EDGE — Signed with Lions 3/11
- Jordan Hicks, LB — Signed with Browns 3/11
- Dean Lowry, DT — Released 3/12
- William Kwenkeu, ILB — Released 3/12
- Hakeem Adeniji, OT — Signed with Browns 3/12
- Danielle Hunter, EDGE — Signed with Texans 3/12
Back in the Saddle
- David Quessenberry, OT — Extended 3/11
- Blake Brandel, OL — Extended 3/11
- Brandon Powell, WR — Extended 3/12
- Jonathan Bullard, DT — Extended 3/13
Other Notes
- Harrison Smith — Accepted paycut to $9 million salary for 2024.
The Athletic’s Alec Lewis tweeted Wednesday, “The Vikings have agreed to a restructured contract with safety Harrison Smith, source says. He’ll remain with the only team he’s ever known. Beloved.”
Lewis followed the tweet: “Harrison Smith’s new contract is worth $9 million, source says. His teammates already reacting excitedly, too. Not a more well-regarded dude in that locker room.”
A Vikings lifer, Smith effectuated the Wolf of Wall Street GIF and won’t leave the Vikings just yet. The 35-year-old signed on for season No. 13 on Wednesday.
The Pre-Free Agency Items
- Signed: A.J. Green, CB —1 Year, $1.05m (CLE)
- Released: Alexander Mattison, RB
- Extended: Theo Jackson, S
- Extended: Nick Muse, TE
- Extended: Johnny Mundt, TE
Minnesota also retained defensive coordinator Brian Flores, who many believed could bolt for a head coaching job this offseason.
Dustin Baker is a political scientist who graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2007. Subscribe to his daily YouTube Channel, VikesNow. He hosts a podcast with Bryant McKinnie, which airs every Wednesday with Raun Sawh and Sal Spice. His Vikings obsession dates back to 1996. Listed guilty pleasures: Peanut Butter Ice Cream, ‘The Sopranos,’ Basset Hounds, and The Doors (the band).
All statistics provided by Pro Football Reference / Stathead; all contractual information provided by OverTheCap.com.
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