Pro Bowl defensive end Everson Griffen signed a four-year extension with the Vikings on Wednesday, keeping him under contract through 2022.
"This means I'm a Viking for life," said Griffen, who is entering his eighth season and has two years left on his current contract.
"They have extreme confidence in me and my ability to go out there and help this team win a championship. That's our No. 1 goal each and every year."
The deal is worth $58 million, including $34 million in guaranteed money for injury, according to a source close to the negotiations.
Griffen, 29, has recorded 30.5 sacks over the past three years and made the Pro Bowl the past two seasons.
A new deal could also be in the works for Pro Bowl cornerback Xavier Rhodes, who is in the final season of his rookie contract.
Griffen's agent, Brian Murphy, said in a statement that "in light of the rising salary cap and exploding free agency market, we strongly believe that more veteran clients will be negotiating extensions with two years remaining on their contracts and applaud the Vikings for embracing this novel approach."
