ESPN makes 'big prediction' for Vikings this offseason
ESPN made several "big predictions" this week for various NFL franchises and their prediction for the Minnesota Vikings is that a key player leaves the franchise. Aaron Schatz thinks the Vikings will let superstar pass rusher Danielle Hunter depart in free agency. From ESPN: The Vikings will allow edge rusher Danielle Hunter to leave in […]
ESPN made several "big predictions" this week for various NFL franchises and their prediction for the Minnesota Vikings is that a key player leaves the franchise.
Aaron Schatz thinks the Vikings will let superstar pass rusher Danielle Hunter depart in free agency.
From ESPN: The Vikings will allow edge rusher Danielle Hunter to leave in free agency despite the fact he set a career-high with 16.5 sacks in 2023. Hunter's cost will be too expensive going into his age-30 season (likely over $20 million per year), and Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah will look to get younger on defense.
AtoZ Sports' Josh Queipo and Kyle Dediminicantanio recently projected that Hunter will receive a three-year contract worth $67.5 million with $40 million in guaranteed money and a year one cap hit of $9 million.
The Vikings have an estimated $37.3 million in cap space entering the offseason.
Minnesota's quarterback situation — do they bring Kirk Cousins back on a pricey one year deal? — will likely be the priority ahead of Hunter.
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