Not much going on right now as we await the first OTAs and minicamp.<\/p>\n
The current Cap Space (per OverTheCap) without the Jennings signing reflected is : $12,267,125 Advertisement<\/p>\n I imagine Jennings will have some void years and his cap hit will be around 4M. I am hoping they can bring back the Hotman with a one year 7.5M deal (or so). That would still leave about 13.2M to do any more signings and take care of the rookies. What else does the team need? Another veteran EDGE rusher is on my list. I could see them bringing back Moreau on a 2M deal as well.<\/p>\n I suppose you can put in your prediction for the season based on the schedule. I wont do it. 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But it\u2019s far from sorted out.<\/p>\n Jefferson can\u2019t wait to watch it unfold, especially from his perspective as the teammate on the receiving end of Murray\u2019s and J.J. McCarthy<\/a>\u2019s passes.<\/p>\n \u201cJust competition, for real,\u201d Jefferson said when asked what he wanted to see from Murray and McCarthy during an appearance on Good Morning Football. \u201cJust to see, who\u2019s gonna be that last man standing? Who\u2019s gonna be that dawg? Who\u2019s gonna be that leader to carry us throughout the season? Because that is definitely a missing piece that we\u2019re looking for and something that is very important to our team, which is the quarterback spot.<\/p>\n \u201cJust seeing that competition battle, seeing those guys come in every day leading the team and try to spark especially the offense, it\u2019s definitely something I\u2019m looking forward to. And just going out there and connecting with any quarterback that\u2019s throwing the ball, that\u2019s the main important thing this training camp.\u201d Advertisement<\/p>\n If Murray can accomplish that, it\u2019s safe to expect Jefferson to be quite content.<\/p>\n \u201cThat\u2019s definitely something that is\u2026 I want that, for sure,\u201d Jefferson said of having a franchise quarterback in Minnesota. \u201cIt\u2019s definitely difficult for those types of things to happen. But just like me being with Kirk (Cousins) for those first four years of my career, just building on that connection, building on that relationship, that\u2019s something that is unbroken, that\u2019s something you just don\u2019t find just anywhere.<\/p>\n \u201cIt definitely will be great to have a quarterback, the same quarterback for these next couple years going down the line, but you already know that\u2019s something difficult to do in this league. But for sure, to keep knowing that quarterback for these next couple years and build that relationship and create that spark, that\u2019s definitely the plan.\u201d<\/p>\n NFL analyst highlights key reason Kyler Murray will elevate Minnesota Vikings offense and it\u2019s been underdiscussed<\/a><\/p>\n CBS Sports Calls Out Vikings\u2019 Massive Upgrade<\/a><\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n On ESPN\u2019s Get Up on Wednesday morning, the Vikings were discussed in terms of who will win the NFC North. Bart Scott made a really interesting point about Murray that hasn\u2019t been discussed enough: his mobility.<\/p>\n I think at the end of this season, I think we may say that Kyler Murray is the most talented quarterback within that division. You play here with Kevin O\u2019Connell, with the weapons that he has a tight end and TJ Hockinson, you have [Justin] Jefferson, you have [Jordan] Addison, go out and get a gritty guy like Jauan Jennings<\/a>. 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Nothing that I think will take a really long time.\u201d<\/p>\n SKOR North\u2019s Darren Wolfson<\/p>\n Vikings Longtime $92 Million Starter Put on Notice Ahead of 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Offensive tackle Brian O\u2019Neill has been a mainstay for the Minnesota Vikings lineup practically since he arrived in 2018. But that could be ending relatively soon.<\/p>\n That\u2019s what Vikings Territory\u2019s Adam New suggested Friday when he included O\u2019Neill on a list of six Vikings \u201cwho may be playing their final\u201d season in Minnesota.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n O\u2019Neill was No. 1 on the list.<\/p>\n \u201cI don\u2019t expect O\u2019Neill\u2019s play to drop off a cliff suddenly, but he will be 32 next September, and recent activity shows the Vikings have been parting ways with expensive veterans and getting younger on the roster,\u201d wrote New.<\/p>\n \u201cWith that in mind, do the Vikings offer O\u2019Neill another big, multi-year contract? An extension to help solve the team\u2019s salary cap problems was an option early in the offseason, but that wasn\u2019t taken.<\/p>\n \u201cO\u2019Neill could still get one before this season starts, or they could wait and see how his ninth season with the team pans out.\u201d<\/p>\n The Vikings waiting on an O\u2019Neill extension is likely the smartest move. What that would mean, though, is the offensive tackle potentially being out in Minnesota before 2027.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n This fall, O\u2019Neill is entering the final year of his 5-year, $92.5 million contract. He will be a free agent next March. O\u2019Neill has posted good to great grades overall (along in both run and pass blocking) every season since 2019.<\/p>\n So unless O\u2019Neill has a sudden downturn in 2026, the right tackle has earned another extension with the Vikings.<\/p>\n An injury might be the biggest concern for O\u2019Neill actually getting the extension. Last season, the right tackle did miss three games because of an MCL sprain. O\u2019Neill also dealt with an Achilles issue at the end of the 2023 season.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Other than that, though, O\u2019Neill has been quite durable. He has only missed seven contests dating back to the start of 2020.<\/p>\n Can Frank Smith Help Unlock Demond Claiborne?<\/a> Domonique Orange Can Be A Jerry Ball-Like Run Stopper Thank You, Jauan Jennings<\/a><\/p>\n Jauan Jennings Throws Shade at 49ers Days After Signing With Vikings<\/a><\/p>\n One NFL trade target for every team after the draft and deep in the offseason<\/a><\/p>\n Baltimore Ravens<\/a>: Olu Oluwatimi<\/a>, C, Seattle Seahawks<\/a> Advertisement<\/p>\n Note: I do not think Oluwatimi is a fit in the KOC offense. Pitts is likely not going anywhere. Thibodeaux is interesting but probably not worth it since he is in the last year of his deal. Delpit is the most intriguing. He is in the last year of his deal. The Browns traded up to get Emmanuel Smith-Warren. They have Ronnie Hickman starting opposite Delpit. I would offer a 2027 3rd for Delpit and a 2027 5th or 6th. Of course, if the Hitman comes back then there is no need.<\/p>\n Yore Mock<\/p>\n
One June 2nd it will increase due to the Post-June 1 release savings: +$12,500,000 (combined from Harrison Smith and Jonathan Allen<\/a>)
Adjusted Total Cap Space: $24,767,125<\/p>\n
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Last season, O\u2019Neill earned an 81.6 overall grade at Pro Football Focus. He excelled at both run and pass blocking for the fourth consecutive season.<\/p>\n
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Indianapolis Colts<\/a>: Jordan Addison<\/a>, WR, Minnesota Vikings
Kansas City Chiefs<\/a>: Kyle Pitts<\/a>, TE, Atlanta Falcons<\/a>
Minnesota Vikings: Kayvon Thibodeaux<\/a>, EDGE, New York Giants<\/a>
Philadelphia Eagles<\/a>: Grant Delpit<\/a>, S, Browns<\/a><\/p>\n