Summary
The Minnesota Vikings plan to release or trade several players to reduce their salary expenses. They must lower their budget to meet NFL rules by the new league year in March 2026. The team also faces decisions about their future quarterback options.
Key Facts
- The Vikings intend to release running back Aaron Jones Sr. and defensive tackle Javon Hargrave to save $7.75 million.
- The team is open to trading veteran edge rusher Jonathan Greenard due to financial issues.
- Defensive tackle Jonathan Allen is expected to be released to help the Vikings meet the salary cap requirements.
- The Vikings need to be under the salary cap when the new NFL league year starts on March 11, 2026.
- Jonathan Allen joined the Vikings less than a year ago with a three-year, $51 million contract.
- Minnesota may consider signing a new quarterback if certain players are released by other teams, like Kyler Murray from the Arizona Cardinals.
- J.J. McCarthy, the Vikings' 2024 first-round pick, has dealt with injuries and hasn’t played much.
