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Vikings have three notable free agents in 2027
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The Minnesota Vikings are keeping their eyes on the 2026 season as they look to capitalize on a small window they have to win now. They made a move to be aggressive at quarterback by signing Kyler Murray to compete with J.J. McCarthy , they brought back some key veterans we thought wouldn't be, and now they are geared up for a productive draft cycle.
After all of that, though, the slow season will mean the team will start to look ahead and see what is in store for them in 2027. In fact, ESPN has already started looking ahead as they have dropped some way-too-early rankings for the class, and two Vikings made the cut in tight end T.J. Hockenson and linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel .
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ESPN's Matt Bowen wrote up both players, starting with Hockenson, saying, "At his best, Hockenson should be viewed as a rugged, three-down tight end who can win in the middle of the field or on seams and corner routes." As for Van Ginkel, he explains his inclusion, writing, "After 11.5 sacks in 2024, Van Ginkel recorded 7.5 in 12 games last season. His skill set fits best in a defense that schemes one-on-one matchups and stunts for him off the edges as an outside linebacker."
The team could move on from Hockenson after reworking his contract, but it is hard to imagine they move on from Van Ginkel as long as Brian Flores is around. Lots of time to see how things unfold between now and next offseason, but some things to consider here for the fans and team alike.
This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: NFL Free Agency: Vikings have some tough decisions to make in 2027
