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RE: Vikings Free Agency 2026 - 3/10/2026 8:18:31 PM

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Raiders just 'signed' Maxx Crosby! What an offseason.

Wow! That's a surprise. I thought for sure he was going to B molre.

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RE: Vikings Free Agency 2026 - 3/11/2026 8:35:17 AM

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ORIGINAL: joejitsu

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ORIGINAL: Bill Johanesen

Raiders just 'signed' Maxx Crosby! What an offseason.

Wow! That's a surprise. I thought for sure he was going to B molre.

He would have if Kwesi was the Ravens GM.

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RE: Vikings Free Agency 2026 - 3/11/2026 1:00:49 PM

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NFL free agency grades 2026: The good, bad and ugly of key deals

LB Eric Wilson stays with Vikings
Top 150 ranking: 72
Reported deal: 3 years, $22.5 million
Grade: B

Wilson had a surprising career season at 31 in 2025. He set a career high in splash play rate, according to TruMedia, while starting more than 12 games for just the second time in nine seasons. Wilson parlayed this breakout into a long-term deal as a Vikings starter. He is a downhill linebacker who can impact the game as a blitzer and run defender, though he is more limited in coverage. Wilson was a versatile piece in Brian Flores’ Vikings defense, even playing on the edge at times. He has sideline-to-sideline speed and has an energetic play style that fits well into Flores’ scheme. This deal ended up slightly above what I expected, but it is a fine deal given Wilson’s fit and performance last season. — Popper

WR Jalen Nailor joins Raiders
Top 150 ranking: 27
Reported deal: 3 years, $35 million
Grade: A

Nailor was one of my favorite players in this year’s class because of his upside. The 2022 sixth-round pick only caught 29 passes for 444 yards last season. But he was playing alongside Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison, and he was dealing with subpar quarterback play. But the film showed a player who was open often. He has the traits to be a much more productive player in a bigger role, including inside-outside flexibility, yards-after-the-catch ability, play speed to push vertically and the spatial awareness to find holes against zone coverage. The Raiders are preparing to take Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 pick. They were lacking at receiver after trading away Jakobi Meyers last season. This is a slam-dunk signing for Las Vegas. — Popper

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7093735/2026/03/09/nfl-free-agency-grades-2026/?source=athletic_scoopcity_newsletter&campaign=17164647&userId=114953

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RE: Vikings Free Agency 2026 - 3/11/2026 1:49:28 PM

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Tom Pelissero
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The Vikings and RB Aaron Jones have agreed to a revised contract to keep him in Minnesota for the 2026 season, sources tell me and
@RapSheet
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Jones lowers his base salary to $5.5 million and will stay in Minnesota.

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RE: Vikings Free Agency 2026 - 3/11/2026 5:27:42 PM

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Bradbuy to the Bears and now Hargrave goes to the Puke. Did they teams not pay attention when they played us?

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RE: Vikings Free Agency 2026 - 3/11/2026 6:16:54 PM

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It's ironic that the guy(Brez) who was asked to cram huge contracts in every year is taking a patient cheap(smart) approach.

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RE: Vikings Free Agency 2026 - 3/11/2026 6:18:25 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: Bill Johanesen

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ORIGINAL: joejitsu

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ORIGINAL: Bill Johanesen

Raiders just 'signed' Maxx Crosby! What an offseason.

Wow! That's a surprise. I thought for sure he was going to B molre.

He would have if Kwesi was the Ravens GM.

Crosby will be a Cowboy for a 1st and a 2nd. Cowboys have dumped 2 DLinemen for draft picks in the last 24 hours.

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RE: Vikings Free Agency 2026 - 3/11/2026 6:28:44 PM

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Eagles steal Johnny Mundt from KOC.

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RE: Vikings Free Agency 2026 - 3/12/2026 9:09:15 AM

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ORIGINAL: Mark Anderson

It's ironic that the guy(Brez) who was asked to cram huge contracts in every year is taking a patient cheap(smart) approach.

I do think part is that they have to make a decision on Grenard and there is a lot of $$$ tied up in either decision.

It would be nice to have only $7 million tied up in the QB position.

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RE: Vikings Free Agency 2026 - 3/12/2026 1:22:58 PM

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Allen’s contract with the Vikings had offset language.

This is a big development for the Vikings that is going to open up even more cap space.

Tom Pelissero
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The Bengals are signing veteran DT Jonathan Allen to a two-year, $26 million deal, per source. Max $28M with incentives.

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RE: Vikings Free Agency 2026 - 3/12/2026 5:09:06 PM

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I'll just say this about Murray.

Rumor is he is contacting other teams who might want him to be backup in 2026 and then start in 2027. If he isn't competitive enough to want to play right away, why would anyone want him?

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RE: Vikings Free Agency 2026 - 3/12/2026 5:28:52 PM

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Ian Rapoport@RapSheet

Former #AZCardinals Pro Bowl QB Kyler Murray has signed a 1-year deal with the #Vikings, per me and @TomPelissero

Minnesota moved quickly after Murray’s release from Arizona, and now will have the former No. 1 overall pick compete with JJ McCarthy to start.

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RE: Vikings Free Agency 2026 - 3/12/2026 7:35:11 PM

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We will have some $$$$ now after Allen refund. I heard this is a weak FA class. Do we spend it on depth or free up money for next year?

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RE: Vikings Free Agency 2026 - 3/12/2026 8:35:44 PM

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We will have some $$$$ now after Allen refund. I heard this is a weak FA class. Do we spend it on depth or free up money for next year?

I think we need to make some signings.

Aren't we about 30 players short of 90?

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RE: Vikings Free Agency 2026 - 3/13/2026 7:20:52 AM

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ORIGINAL: Mark Anderson

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ORIGINAL: Phil Riewer

We will have some $$$$ now after Allen refund. I heard this is a weak FA class. Do we spend it on depth or free up money for next year?

I think we need to make some signings.

Aren't we about 30 players short of 90?

We have to be under 60 since we signed 2 FA and lost/cut/retired at least 6.

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RE: Vikings Free Agency 2026 - 3/13/2026 9:45:04 AM

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We will have some $$$$ now after Allen refund. I heard this is a weak FA class. Do we spend it on depth or free up money for next year?

I think we need to make some signings.

Aren't we about 30 players short of 90?

Guess it depends on how much competition they want to have. There will be what, nine draftees. Last year they came to terms with 19 UDFAs, 17 in 2024 so say 18. Maybe three obscure camp invites. That's 30. And I'm sure we'll sign a few FAs but not tall cotton types.

< Message edited by Bill Johanesen -- 3/13/2026 9:46:51 AM >

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RE: Vikings Free Agency 2026 - 3/13/2026 1:09:53 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: Bill Johanesen

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ORIGINAL: Mark Anderson

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ORIGINAL: Phil Riewer

We will have some $$$$ now after Allen refund. I heard this is a weak FA class. Do we spend it on depth or free up money for next year?

I think we need to make some signings.

Aren't we about 30 players short of 90?

Guess it depends on how much competition they want to have. There will be what, nine draftees. Last year they came to terms with 19 UDFAs, 17 in 2024 so say 18. Maybe three obscure camp invites. That's 30. And I'm sure we'll sign a few FAs but not tall cotton types.

I was counting 7 draft picks(we have 6 right now) and about 18 UDFAs.

I agree the 5 or so FAs we sign will not be big money types. Maybe one in the 5-10M range.

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RE: Vikings Free Agency 2026 - 3/13/2026 1:15:17 PM

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ORIGINAL: Mark Anderson

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ORIGINAL: Bill Johanesen

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ORIGINAL: Mark Anderson

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ORIGINAL: Phil Riewer

We will have some $$$$ now after Allen refund. I heard this is a weak FA class. Do we spend it on depth or free up money for next year?

I think we need to make some signings.

Aren't we about 30 players short of 90?

Guess it depends on how much competition they want to have. There will be what, nine draftees. Last year they came to terms with 19 UDFAs, 17 in 2024 so say 18. Maybe three obscure camp invites. That's 30. And I'm sure we'll sign a few FAs but not tall cotton types.

I was counting 7 draft picks(we have 6 right now) and about 18 UDFAs.

I agree the 5 or so FAs we sign will not be big money types. Maybe one in the 5-10M range.

We have 9 draft picks right now.

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RE: Vikings Free Agency 2026 - 3/13/2026 1:21:58 PM

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ORIGINAL: Bill Johanesen

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ORIGINAL: Mark Anderson

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ORIGINAL: Bill Johanesen

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ORIGINAL: Mark Anderson

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ORIGINAL: Phil Riewer

We will have some $$$$ now after Allen refund. I heard this is a weak FA class. Do we spend it on depth or free up money for next year?

I think we need to make some signings.

Aren't we about 30 players short of 90?

Guess it depends on how much competition they want to have. There will be what, nine draftees. Last year they came to terms with 19 UDFAs, 17 in 2024 so say 18. Maybe three obscure camp invites. That's 30. And I'm sure we'll sign a few FAs but not tall cotton types.

I was counting 7 draft picks(we have 6 right now) and about 18 UDFAs.

I agree the 5 or so FAs we sign will not be big money types. Maybe one in the 5-10M range.

We have 9 draft picks right now.

Okay. Not sure where I saw 6.

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RE: Vikings Free Agency 2026 - 3/14/2026 1:41:51 PM

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ORIGINAL: Bill Johanesen

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ORIGINAL: Mark Anderson

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ORIGINAL: Bill Johanesen

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ORIGINAL: Mark Anderson

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ORIGINAL: Phil Riewer

We will have some $$$$ now after Allen refund. I heard this is a weak FA class. Do we spend it on depth or free up money for next year?

I think we need to make some signings.

Aren't we about 30 players short of 90?

Guess it depends on how much competition they want to have. There will be what, nine draftees. Last year they came to terms with 19 UDFAs, 17 in 2024 so say 18. Maybe three obscure camp invites. That's 30. And I'm sure we'll sign a few FAs but not tall cotton types.

I was counting 7 draft picks(we have 6 right now) and about 18 UDFAs.

I agree the 5 or so FAs we sign will not be big money types. Maybe one in the 5-10M range.

We have 9 draft picks right now.

How many in the first three rounds? Those are actually football players.

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RE: Vikings Free Agency 2026 - 3/14/2026 2:17:02 PM

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ORIGINAL: Brad H

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ORIGINAL: Bill Johanesen

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ORIGINAL: Mark Anderson

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ORIGINAL: Bill Johanesen

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ORIGINAL: Mark Anderson

quote:

ORIGINAL: Phil Riewer

We will have some $$$$ now after Allen refund. I heard this is a weak FA class. Do we spend it on depth or free up money for next year?

I think we need to make some signings.

Aren't we about 30 players short of 90?

Guess it depends on how much competition they want to have. There will be what, nine draftees. Last year they came to terms with 19 UDFAs, 17 in 2024 so say 18. Maybe three obscure camp invites. That's 30. And I'm sure we'll sign a few FAs but not tall cotton types.

I was counting 7 draft picks(we have 6 right now) and about 18 UDFAs.

I agree the 5 or so FAs we sign will not be big money types. Maybe one in the 5-10M range.

We have 9 draft picks right now.

How many in the first three rounds? Those are actually football players.

4 picks in the top 100.

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