The NFL's regular season is over, which for most teams, means it's time to start figuring out plans for the offseason.



NFL free agency is a huge part of the process, and along with the NFL Draft, it has everyone preparing for what should be a very active couple of months.

We've officially come up with our own contract projections for the NFL's top free agents that include context behind each player's 2023 season, the likelihood of a franchise tag, the projection itself, and the first-year cap hit.

So, without further ado, let's check out the projection for Minnesota Vikings pass rusher, Danielle Hunter.

Danielle Hunter 2024 Contract Projection

Hunter is putting up his second consecutive season of healthy production following a 2021 season that was cut short due to a torn pectoral muscle. And, at 29-years-old, he is showing no signs of slowing down. He set a career-high in sacks with 16.5 and his second-highest mark in quarterback pressures. Hunter is a legitimate alpha rusher off the edge who should be good for another few seasons of high-level play barring injury.

With a pressure rate of just under 13% of his pass rush snaps Hunter consistently makes quarterbacks uncomfortable while also playing the run at a high-level. He is a force multiplier for any defense that is looking to upgrade their pass rush.

Working on his third contract, Hunter’s best comps are Khalil Mack and Von Miller. While not as dominant as either of the other two at the height of their powers, Hunter will be working with a higher salary cap, which will allow him to nestle in between the two in APY.

• Franchise Tag Likelihood: Low
• 3 years $67.50 million, $22.5M APY, $40M GTD
• Year One Cap Hit: $9 million

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