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Vikings Free Agent Tracker | 2026 Signings
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Denny Medley
Minnesota Vikings free agency will formally go live on Monday, March 9th, at 11:00 am as "legal tampering" arrives. The club recently cleared oodles of cap space by cutting players and restructuring contracts.
Minnesota will tweak its roster all month, and this tracker follows every meaningful move as it happens.
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The club sets sail on free agency — and the draft in six weeks — without general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah , who was fired on January 30th after many failed draft classes and a bungled Sam Darnold free agency decision in 2025.
Latest Vikings Free Agency Moves, Departures, and Rumors
This article will be updated multiple times per day to reflect free agency additions and subtractions.
Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell chats with team owner Ziggy Wilf while observing practice during training camp at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota on Aug 3, 2023. The two stand along the sideline watching drills as the Vikings prepare for the upcoming NFL season at their practice facility. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports.
New Arrivals
To be determined.
Departures
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Aaron Jones (RB) expected to be released on March 11th.
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Jonathan Allen (DT) expected to be released on March 11th.
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Javon Hargrave (DT) expected to be released on March 11th.
Extensions
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Eric Wilson (LB) — 3 Years | $22.5 Million.
NFL Network 's Mike Garafolo tweeted Sunday night , "The Vikings and LB Eric Wilson have agreed to terms on a three-year, $22.5 million deal with $12.5 million fully guaranteed, source says. In his second stint in Minnesota, more than doubles his previous average per year in a new deal done by Ryan Williams of AthletesFirst."
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Trades
To be determined.
Restructures
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Contract of Justin Jefferson (WR) restructured
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Contract of Christian Darrisaw (LT) restructured
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Contract of Byron Murphy Jr. (CB) restructured
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T.J Hockenson (TE) agreed to a reworked contract on March 7th and will become a free agent in 2027.
Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson (87) secures a reception while working across the field during the second half against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on Nov 30, 2025. Hockenson extends his hands to bring in the pass as the Vikings offense moves the ball during the road matchup. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Ng-Imagn Images.
NBC Sports ' Mike Florio reported , "The Vikings' scramble to create cap space won't result in the release of veteran tight end T.J. Hockenson . NFL Media reports that the Vikings have restructured his contract , creating $5 million in 2026 cap space. Hockenson had a 2026 base salary of $15.4 million, with per-game roster bonuses totaling $510,000 and a workout bonus of $100,000. His cap number was slated to be $21.296 million in 2026."
NFL Network 's Tom Pelissero added , "As part of Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson's restructured contract, the team agreed to delete the final year of his deal, per sources. So Hockenson takes a $5 million pay cut that provides Minnesota cap relief, and now gets to be a free agent after this season."
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Retirements
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C.J. Ham (FB)
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Ryan Kelly (CB)
Minnesota Vikings fullback C.J. Ham (30) goes through warmup drills on the field before kickoff against the Arizona Cardinals at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Dec 1, 2024. Ham prepares with teammates as the Vikings get ready for the NFC matchup inside their home stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images.
ESPN's Kevin Seifert noted on Kelly's retirement, "Longtime NFL center Ryan Kelly announced his retirement Friday after 10 seasons in the NFL, following an injury-filled season in 2025 with the Minnesota Vikings. Kelly, 32, spent nine seasons with the Indianapolis Colts before signing with the Vikings in 2025. He had six documented concussions in his NFL career, including three last year with the Vikings."
"Kelly spent nearly two months on injured reserve after the Vikings diagnosed him with concussions in Weeks 2 and 4. Upon his return in Week 12, he changed helmet models and also began wearing a Guardian Cap during games for the first time. His final concussion occurred in Week 16, ending his season."
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Kyler Murray Buzz
The Arizona Cardinals dropped Murray after seven seasons last week, and betting markets, plus a handful of NFL insiders, expect him to sign with the Vikings. Fans are officially on Kyler Murray watch.
The aforementioned Florio scribed on Saturday , "On Wednesday, the Cardinals will release Kyler Murray, the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft. Those inclined to bet on propositions like a player's next team regard the Vikings as the clear favorites to sign him. On DraftKings, Murray's odds have moved from -110 to -295. The next team is the Jets at +350.
"The Dolphins are at +550, with the Falcons at +650. The Browns are +800. The Steelers are +1300, the Colts are +1600. The Rams are +2000. The offensive rookie of the year and two-time Pro Bowler had three solid seasons in Arizona . The next four seasons, which were marred by an ill-advised homework clause and a torn ACL suffered in December 2022, did not go nearly as well."
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Other Notes
To be determined.
