Summary
The Minnesota Vikings plan to release two veteran players, Aaron Jones and Javon Hargrave, due to salary cap issues. This decision could help the team save money as they are currently over the set limit for player salaries.
Key Facts
- The NFL's new league year and free agency begin on March 11.
- The Vikings are about $43 million over the NFL's salary cap of $301.2 million.
- Releasing Aaron Jones could save the team $7.75 million, and Javon Hargrave's release could save $10.9 million.
- Aaron Jones joined the Vikings after previously playing for the Green Bay Packers.
- Last season, Aaron Jones dealt with injuries that limited his performance to 548 yards and two touchdowns.
- Javon Hargrave signed with the Vikings in the previous year's free agency for a two-year, $30 million deal.
- In 2025, Hargrave played 16 games and recorded 52 tackles and 3.5 sacks.
- Other players on the team might also have their contracts adjusted to save money.
