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The Minnesota Vikings immediately made their presence felt during free agency . Thanks to a significant amount of cap space, and coming off a 14-win season , general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O'Connell have been on a mission over the last week, not just to reload, but upgrade their roster along the way.
This front office still has plenty of work to do, including the upcoming NFL Draft next month. But that didn't stop ESPN from crowning them as the winners of free agency , after just a few days of the new league year. But a lot of new talent in, also means a boatload of talent out .
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Vikings LT Cam Robinson ranked No. 1 remaining free agent
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The MN Vikings were forced to trade for Cam Robinson midseason in 2024, after All-Pro caliber left tackle Christian Darrisaw suffered a season-ending injury against the Detroit Lions . He had no desire to come back in 2025, behind Darrisaw, so Robinson hit the open market last week.
As of Sunday evening, the Alabama Crimson Tide alum has yet to find a new employer. His time should come soon, though, as ESPN's Matt Bowen has Cam ranked as the No. 1 remaining free agent on the market.
1. Cam Robinson , OT
2024 team: Minnesota Vikings | Age entering 2025 season: 29
At 6-foot-6 and 335 pounds, Robinson has the ideal size, length and traits for the tackle position. Technical lapses have prevented him from playing at a consistent level, and his 88.2% pass block win rate last season was below average. But with the ability to engulf rushers at the point of attack and the foot speed to redirect, Robinson has the desired tools.
Look at Cam Robinson (74) get out in space and block two players on this screen to Justin Jefferson pic.twitter.com/9ApA9RG1jW
— Will Ragatz (@WillRagatz) December 3, 2024
All but two of Cam Robinson's 999 snaps last season came at left tackle . He lined up at tight end for his only other two snaps. Cam's next team will be the third of his NFL career , after spending his first 7.5 seasons in Jacksonville .
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There are some positions in football that have more demand than supply, and offensive tackle is among those positions. That's why the 29-year-old Robinson won't last much longer in free agency.
More free agents with Minnesota Vikings ties remain
There are still plenty of free agents with ties to the MN Vikings that remain available. Not only did the Minnesota Vikings have 29 players leave this offseason , but there are a lot of prominent free agent names remaining who have previously donned the purple. Here is where Bowen has those names ranked among the remaining crop.
| Names |
Previous Team |
Positing |
Age |
Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WR |
31 |
3rd |
||
| Za'Darius Smith |
Edge |
32 |
15th |
|
| Minnesota Vikings |
Center |
30 |
16th |
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Of course there are more pending free agents with MN Vikings ties than just these three. However, they are the most prominent names still available. Despite Minnesota being in the market for a third wideout, it doesn't seem like Diggs should or could factor into the discussion.
He tore his ACL last season and played in just eight games for Houston . He probably has plenty left in the tank, but that's not a personality that will accept a third fiddle role. He had just 496 yards and three touchdowns during his lone season with the Texans.
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Smith moved on to the Browns after a successful resurgence in Minnesota during the 2022 season. He then was dealt to Detroit and played in 17 games while making 16 starts. He had 5.5 and 9 sacks respectively over the past two seasons after recording 10 for Minnesota.
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This offseason, the Minnesota Vikings has revamped their offensive line. That meant bringing in both Ryan Kelly at center and Will Fries at guard . It left Bradbury out in the cold and he will now be seeking future employment.
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