{"id":666925,"date":"2026-01-10T19:54:12","date_gmt":"2026-01-10T19:54:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/666925\/"},"modified":"2026-01-10T19:54:12","modified_gmt":"2026-01-10T19:54:12","slug":"minnesota-vikings-news-and-links-shall-we-continue-to-beat-that-dead-horse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/666925\/","title":{"rendered":"Minnesota Vikings News and Links:\u00a0Shall We Continue To Beat That Dead Horse?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">Not much news besides the odds of Brian Flores leaving for another team seemingly increasing with every report you read. I do not think the team can replace him but they can find someone else to call a good defensive game. The worry if he leaves is do some of the personnel no longer fit with the new DC\u2019s scheme? That is going to inform about possible cuts or trades.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">The other issue is the dead horse and if we should continue to beat it. I think it is inevitable but there is nothing new right now.<\/p>\n<p>Minnesota Vikings News and Links<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/nfl\/minnesota-vikings\/insider-brian-flores-future-update\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Insider Shares Big Update on Brian Flores\u2019 Future With Vikings<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">With Flores looking at all his options, NFL insider Tom Pelissero made a Jan. 8 appearance on KFAN1003 and shared the latest on what he is hearing on the defensive coordinator and whether a return to the Vikings is possible.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">\u201cIn terms of Flo\u2019s contract, I don\u2019t get the sense that that\u2019s on the front burner [with the Vikings], because he\u2019s focused right now on what head coaching opportunities potentially could be out there,\u201d Pelissero said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">\u201cOnce you get past that, let\u2019s see exactly how some of those other dominoes fall. Is it in play for Flo to potentially come back? Yes. But there\u2019s a lot of other interest, I would tell you that, in terms of defensive coordinator, if there\u2019s not a head coaching opportunity out there.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">On Jan. 8, Todd Archer, who covers the Dallas Cowboys for ESPN, reported, citing multiple sources, that the Cowboys have requested permission to speak with Minnesota defensive pass game coordinator Daronte Jones for their defensive coordinator vacancy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/nfl\/minnesota-vikings\/jordan-addison-news-emerges-free-agency\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Vikings\u2019 Jordan Addison News Emerges Before Free Agency<\/a><br \/>Selected 23rd overall in the 2023 draft, Addison is entering the final year of his rookie contract and is eligible for a fifth-year option, which would keep him under contract through the 2027 season at a below-market rate for a top-tier No. 2 wide receiver.<br \/>\u2026<br \/>NFL.com\u2019s Marc Ross urged the Vikings to exercise Addison\u2019s fifth-year option, which would schedule $17.5 million guaranteed to Addison for the 2027 season \u2014 worth more than his entire four-year, $13.4 million rookie deal.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">The Vikings have a lot of decisions to make to get under the cap and have a little room to add some free agents.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">I am not sure if the -38M already includes the carry over amount.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">2026 Cap : ($45,818,060)<br \/>Note: overthecap includes the players signed to futures contract at the minimum of 885K plus the dead money of 5.6M.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">Trade Greenard to 49ers for 3rd<br \/>Trade Hockenson and a 6th to the Broncos for a 4th<br \/>Cut Jones<br \/>Cut Hargrave<br \/>Cut Kelly<br \/>Extend O\u2019Neill 3 yr 69M<br \/>Restructure Jefferson (max)<br \/>Extend Nailor 2 yr 16M<br \/>Extend Redmond 2 yr 20M<br \/>Extend Wright 2 yr 6M<br \/>Give Zavier Scott &amp; Bo Richter the ERFA tender<br \/>Cut Smith (retires) Post June 1<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">Updated 2026 Cap : $27,743,190<br \/>2027 Cap : $37,879,523<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">In 2027 the team could cut Allen and Metellus which would result in \u2026<br \/>2027 Cap : $63,724,523<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">What free agents would you target with about 27M in cap space?<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">Trade Partner: 49ers<br \/>Sent: Jonathan Greenard<br \/>Received: PICK: 90<br \/>\u2026<br \/>Trade Partner: Broncos<br \/>Sent: TJ Hockenson, PICK 186: RND 6<br \/>Received: PICK: 108 RND: 4<br \/>\u2026<br \/>Trade Partner: Eagles<br \/>Sent: PICK 49: RND 2<br \/>Received: PICK 54 RND 2, PICK 122 RND 4<br \/>\u2026<br \/>PICK: 18 RND: 1 Caleb Downs S Ohio State 6\u20190\u201d 205<br \/>PICK: 54 RND: 2 Lee Hunter DT Texas Tech 6\u20194\u201d 330<br \/>PICK: 82 RND: 3 Connor Lew C Auburn 6\u20193\u201d 303<br \/>PICK: 90 RND: 3 Keionte Scott CB Miami 6\u20190\u201d 194<br \/>PICK: 97 RND: 3 Nicholas Singleton RB Penn State 6\u20190\u201d 224<br \/>PICK: 108 RND: 4 Derrick Moore EDGE Michigan 6\u20193\u201d 260<br \/>PICK: 122 RND: 4 Michael Trigg TE Baylor 6\u20194\u201d 240<br \/>PICK: 161 RND: 5 Trinidad Chambliss QB Ole Miss 6\u20190\u201d 200<br \/>PICK: 234 RND: 7 De\u2019Zhaun Stribling WR Ole Miss 6\u201d2\u201d 210<br \/>PICK: 244 RND: 7 Mohamed Toure LB Miami 6\u201d2\u201d 236<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">Note: I realize that none of the players will be available where they are in this mock. They never are until they are.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">Again, we all know the rules, but in case someone is new:<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">While navigating the open thread, just assume it\u2019s sarcasm<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">No discussion of politics or religion<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">Leave the gender hatred at the door<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">Keep the bad language to a minimum (using the spoiler tags, if you must)<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">Speaking of which, if discussing a newer show or movie, please use spoiler tags<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">No pictures that could get someone fired or in serious trouble with their employer<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">If you can\u2019t disagree in a civil manner, feel free to go away<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Not much news besides the odds of Brian Flores leaving for another team seemingly increasing with every report&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":666926,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2073],"tags":[7,233,259,52778,2529,6,234],"class_list":{"0":"post-666925","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-minnesota-vikings","8":"tag-football","9":"tag-minnesota","10":"tag-minnesota-vikings","11":"tag-minnesota-vikings-2025-season","12":"tag-minnesotavikings","13":"tag-nfl","14":"tag-vikings"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/channels.im\/@nfl\/115872560826288678","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/666925","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=666925"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/666925\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/666926"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=666925"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=666925"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=666925"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}