It’s already been a whirlwind of an offseason for the Vikings so far.
New faces have entered the fold, and old faces have left the team after multiple seasons.
The Stefon Diggs trade was a high-profile move. The Vikings now have 12 draft picks in 2020, which means the team can add much-needed depth with players on rookie contracts. That move made a splash, but the Vikings’ offseason has been eventful, even besides the Diggs trade.
For people who maybe haven’t caught everything Minnesota has done in the offseason so far, here is an update on the team’s decisions, including the players who are coming in and heading out.
Re-signed | Signed | Released | Extended | Traded | Signed elsewhere | Voided his contract
Tagged
S Anthony Harris — reportedly received a franchise tag from the Vikings. The tag is expected to be worth around $11.441 million, per Chris Tomasson of the Pioneer Press. Even though Harris is under contract, he is a reported tag-and-trade candidate.
Re-signed
K Dan Bailey — reportedly agreed to terms with the Vikings on a three-year deal.
QB Sean Mannion — reportedly agreed to terms with the Vikings. There’s not an official number for the backup quarterback’s contract yet.
P Britton Colquitt — reportedly agreed to terms with the Vikings for three years. It’s a $9 million dollar extension with $5 million guaranteed.
Signed
DT Michael Pierce — reportedly agreed to terms with the Vikings for a three-year deal worth $27 million, with a max of $28 million.
Released
G Josh Kline — had his contract terminated by the Vikings. Minnesota gets a little more than $1.5 million in cap savings, and the move creates over $4.4 million in dead money for 2020.
CB Xavier Rhodes — had his contract terminated by the Vikings. The decision frees up $8.1 million in cap space and leaves $4.8 million in dead money for 2020.
DT Linval Joseph — had his contract terminated by the Vikings. The move saves a little more than $10.4 million in space and leaves $2.4 million in dead money for 2020. Go to Signed elsewhere to see where he landed.
Extended
QB Kirk Cousins — reportedly reached two-year agreement with the Vikings.
FB C.J. Ham — reportedly reached a three-year, $12.25 million extension. He was supposed to become a restricted free agent this offseason.
Traded
WR Stefon Diggs — reportedly traded to the Bills in exchange for a first-round pick, a fifth-round pick, a sixth-round pick and a 2021 fourth-round pick. The Vikings also gave the Bills a seventh-round pick.
Signed elsewhere
CB Mackensie Alexander — reportedly agreed to terms with the Bengals on a one-year, $4 million deal.
S Jayron Kearse — reportedly agreed to a deal with the Lions for one year and $2.75 million.
DT Linval Joseph — reportedly agreed to a two-year, $17 million deal with the Chargers.
CB Trae Waynes — reportedly agreed to terms with the Bengals for three years and $42 million.
Voided his contract
Everson Griffen — reportedly voided his contract with the team, entering free agency. It will be interesting to see whether he lands with the Vikings or another team in free agency.
