The 6 Players to Target in Vikings Free Agency
The Minnesota Vikings’ season ended about two weeks ago in the playoffs against the Los Angeles Rams, abruptly bringing the offseason to the forefront.
The 6 Players to Target in Vikings Free Agency
So, that period is here, and free agency is less than seven weeks away. We asked all VikingsTerritory writers to name one single free agent, above all else, that Minnesota should target.
These are their answers.
1. Jevon Holland
Safety | MIA
VT Writer: Janik Eckardt
Minnesota’s safety room needs an overhaul, and Harrison Smith and Cam Bynum are scheduled to depart. Dolphins safety Jevon Holland is one of the league’s best. He has a history with Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores, with whom he had a phenomenal 2021 campaign.
2. Cooper Kupp
Wide Receiver | LAR
VT Writer: Ted Schwerzler
If there’s something that Jalen Nailor lacked this season, it was consistent hands. If the Rams move on from Kupp, then he represents an ideal slot wideout who can be a trustworthy option for J.J. McCarthy.
3. Milton Williams
Defensive Tackle | PHI
VT Writer: Cole Smith
Williams will be 26 when the 2025 season begins and has blossomed into one of the league’s better young interior pass rushers.
t4. Trey Smith
Guard | KC
VT Writer: Ali Siddiqui
The Vikings’ iOL has struggled for too long — since Mike Zimmer’s first year as the coach. Smith would immediately improve the unit. They are set at tackle with Christian Darrisaw and Brian O’Neill. The interior needs a major upgrade.
t4. Trey Smith
Guard | KC
VT Writer: Josh Frey
Kevin O’Connell said it himself. The Vikings will look hard at their interior offensive line this offseason after getting bullied by the Rams. Without top-tier talent in the draft, Minnesota likely will need to turn to free agency to solidify that position group.
t4. Trey Smith
Guard | KC
VT Writer: Brevan Bane
An elite-level guard will help ensure the interior between Darrisaw and O’Neill for J.J. McCarthy, but expect to pay him well over $20 million AAV.
t5. Drew Dalman
Center | ATL
VT Writer: Adam New
The Vikings need to improve their interior offensive line, starting at center. Drew Dalman is by far the best long-term option at the position in free agency. As a bonus, the Vikings may be able to recoup draft capital from Garrett Bradbury.
t5. Drew Dalman
Center | ATL
VT Writer: Dustin Baker
Garrett Bradbury could become a salary cap victim if the Vikings are serious about fixing the offensive line’s interior.
Dalman is the best center available in free agency, accounting for a 78.8 Pro Football Focus grade this season. And he’s not like Bradbury, who specializes in run blocking while struggling with pass protection. Dalman does both.
t6. D.J. Reed
Cornerback | NYJ
VT Writer: Kyle Joudry
D.J. Reed is the one to go after; just go back and watch the work covering Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison in Week 5. Winning defense is built around pass rushers and cover corners, so adding Reed — a great coverage corner — is a step in the right direction.
t6. D.J. Reed
Cornerback | NYJ
VT Writer: Henrique Gucciardi
The interior of the offensive line needs help, but the Vikings must also address the CB room. Reed is the best available and will bring much-needed improvement in man coverage.
Bonus: Beef
VT Writer: Wes Johnson
To be frank, the specific cut of meat doesn’t really matter. The Vikings need the best cut of thick porterhouse for the offensive and defensive trenches from both sides of the calf. What that cut looks like depends on how it stacks up with the rest of the plate composition.
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Dustin Baker is a political scientist who graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2007. Subscribe to his daily YouTube Channel, VikesNow. The show features guests, analysis, and opinion on all things related to the purple team, with 4-7 episodes per week. His MIN obsession dates back to 1996. Listed guilty pleasures: Peanut Butter Ice Cream, ‘The Sopranos,’ Basset Hounds, and The Doors (the band). He follows the NBA as closely as the NFL.
All statistics provided by Pro Football Reference / Stathead; all contractual information provided by OverTheCap.com.
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