Minnesota Vikings QB Kirk Cousins helped the team re-sign one of its most important offensive players on Day Two of free agency.

Cousins and the Vikings couldn’t quite come to terms on an extension this offseason, but Ian Rapoport reports the two sides were able to restructure the four-time Pro Bowler’s contract.

In doing so, Minnesota creates $16 million in salary cap space by converting Cousins’ $20 million roster bonus into a signing bonus, and adding two void years to his deal.

Vikings QB Kirk Cousins' restructure is simple—they're converting his $20 million roster bonus (due Friday) into a signing bonus, and adding two void years to the two already on the deal. That'll free up $16 million in cap space.

No change is how it's paid out to Cousins.

— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) March 14, 2023

The Vikings, now with some wiggle room on the salary cap, used that extra money to re-sign center Garrett Bradbury, per Mike Garafolo. The two sides have come to terms on a three-year deal worth $15.7 million.

The #Vikings have reached agreement with C Garrett Bradbury to return to Minnesota, source says. The 2019 first-round pick remains Kirk Cousins' center.

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 14, 2023

The Vikings decline Bradbury’s fifth-year option after a shaky 2021 campaign, but his performance this past season showed plenty of promise. Bradbury showed major signs of improvement, and when he missed time due to injury his absence was heavily felt.

Cousins is once again betting on himself with his contract set to expire at the end of the 2023 season. He led the NFL with eight come from behind victories in 2022, but he needs to prove his true value by winning in the postseason.

Restructuring Cousins’ deal gives the Vikings the ability to retain key players like Bradbury and go out and sign others in free agency. In a prove-it year with the Vikings, Cousins will have plenty of talent around him to take that next step.