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A peek ahead to 26...

purplefaithful
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UFA's:
Harrison Smith 
Ty Chandler 
C.J. Ham 
Jeff Okudah 
Rondale Moore
Josh Metellus 
Eric Wilson
Jalen Nailor
Andrew DePaola
Ryan Wright 
Carson Wentz
Justin Skule
Matt Nelson

RFA's:
IPJ
Ben Sims

ERFA's:
Jalen Redmond
Bo Richter
Zavier Scott

https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/free-agents/_/year/2026/team/min

Hurry-up Vikings, we ain't getting any younger! 

#1 · Dec 20, 7:36 AM
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It's not a bad free agency situation although we are up against the cap so that's a good thing. I'd like to see Wentz brought back otherwise there are no "must have's" on that list. Eric Wilson has played well, but he's 31 and I'd like to see that spot filled by a younger player.

#2 · Dec 20, 7:57 AM
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It's not a list that makes me loose sleep for sure.

We'll see some bigger names get re-contracted, happens every year...I think TJH is a prime candidate for it as is some combo of Allen/Hargrave (Kelly?)

I'm with you on Wentz (for now)
I'd like to see Wilson brought back, maybe a two year? Dont want to run a rook out there if we dont have to.

Hurry-up Vikings, we ain't getting any younger! 

#3 · Dec 20, 8:06 AM
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purplefaithful wrote:
I'm with you on Wentz (for now) I'd like to see Wilson brought back, maybe a two year?  Dont want to run a rook out there if we dont have to.

While it's not a super strong overall draft class at the top, I really think it's an upper echelon linebacker crop. You can probably land a starting or rotational linebacker in the 2nd, 3rd or 4th rounds. I know Kwesi hasn't been great in identifying strengths of different drafts, but even that blind squirrel might be able to find a nut in this class of linebackers

edited Dec 20, 2025 8:45 AM
#4 · Dec 20, 8:44 AM
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purplefaithful wrote:
It's not a list that makes me loose sleep for sure.

We'll see some bigger names get re-contracted, happens every year...I think TJH is a prime candidate for it as is some combo of Allen/Hargrave (Kelly?)

I'm with you on Wentz (for now)
I'd like to see Wilson brought back, maybe a two year?  Dont want to run a rook out there if we dont have to.

i agree,  you re-sign Wilson unless the money gets stupid for his age.

Why isn't Chuck Foreman in the Hall of Fame?

#5 · Dec 20, 10:57 AM
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Didn't Metellus just sign an extension? If Harry wants to give it another go, give him a one year deal.

Redmond needs to be brought back, he's been our best IDL this season. Priority for us for sure.

If Wilson wants to stay and the money fits, he's earned his spot on the team next year.

Also think we should keep our special teams unit together again.

#6 · Dec 20, 3:04 PM
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Metellus is under contract through 2028

You're only given a little spark of madness. You mustn't lose it. — Robin Williams

#7 · Dec 20, 3:31 PM
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MAD GAINZ wrote:
Didn't Metellus just sign an extension?  If Harry wants to give it another go, give him a one year deal.

Redmond needs to be brought back, he's been our best IDL this season. Priority for us for sure.

If Wilson wants to stay and the money fits, he's earned his spot on the team next year.

Also think we should keep our special teams unit together again.

My $$ is on Harry hanging-up the cleats this year...

Either way, its time for a backfill on the roster as he waits for his call from Canton. 

100% agree on Redmond

Hurry-up Vikings, we ain't getting any younger! 

#8 · Dec 21, 4:27 AM
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Home
    Chicago Bears
    Detroit Lions
    Green Bay Packers
    Atlanta Falcons
    Carolina Panthers
    Buffalo Bills
    Miami Dolphins
    NFC East TBD (Likely Giants)
    AFC South TBD (Likely Titans)

    Away
    Chicago Bears
    Detroit Lions
    Green Bay Packers
    New England Patriots
    New Orleans Saints
    New York Jets
    Tampa Bay Buccaneers
    NFC West TBD (Likely Cardinals)

#9 · Dec 21, 4:28 AM
purplefaithful
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FLVike wrote:
Home     Chicago Bears     Detroit Lions     Green Bay Packers     Atlanta Falcons     Carolina Panthers     Buffalo Bills     Miami Dolphins     NFC East TBD (Likely Giants)     AFC South TBD (Likely Titans)

    Away
    Chicago Bears
    Detroit Lions
    Green Bay Packers
    New England Patriots
    New Orleans Saints
    New York Jets
    Tampa Bay Buccaneers
    NFC West TBD (Likely Cardinals)

Thats a good find!

Little less daunting than 2025 lol, least on paper.

Hurry-up Vikings, we ain't getting any younger! 

#10 · Dec 21, 4:47 AM
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purplefaithful wrote:

Thats a good find!

Little less daunting than 2025 lol, least on paper.

Right? We haven't seen a schedule like that in a long, long time.

#11 · Dec 21, 5:11 AM
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Who’s the best DT available? Let’s get em

#12 · Dec 21, 8:48 AM
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Bullazin wrote:
Who’s the best DT available?  Let’s get em

With Nein/10 Ply we might need to start over at QB.

#13 · Dec 21, 8:52 AM
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