Adam New’s 5 Predictions for the Vikings Free Agent Signings
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We are on the verge of free agency, and the Minnesota Vikings now have some cap space to work with thanks to recent roster transactions. I give you five free-agent signings the Vikings should make.
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With the impending releases of Aaron Jones, Javon Hargrave, and Jonathan Allen, and the retirement of Ryan Kelly. As well as restructuring Justin Jefferson, Christian Darrisaw, TJ Hockenson, and Byron Murphy’s contracts, the Vikings now sit with over $25 million in cap space, with the potential to make further savings.
The panic about the salary cap situation is over, and we can now look with a bit more clarity at what Minnesota might do in free agency. These are my predictions.
1. Kyler Murray
The Vikings’ plans for the QB position have been the talk of the league this offseason. Kyler Murray has always been the big name in the frame, and when he is officially released by the Arizona Cardinals, a move to Minnesota makes sense. The Vikings have to bring in a QB, and Murray not only becomes the best available, but he will also be available for cheap.
Dec 8, 2019; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1)reacts after losing to the Pittsburgh Steelers at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY SportsHe will sign a veteran’s minimum contract for $1.3 million with whatever team he joins, forcing the Cardinals to pay out the remaining $35.5 million he is due on his current contract. Murray has the talent and would not only arrive as genuine competition for JJ McCarthy, but with the expectation that Murray becomes QB1. A tough break for the Vikings’ first-round QB, but one the Vikings have to make given McCarthy’s injury history.
2. Luke Fortner
The Vikings need to find a solution at center after Kelly confirmed what many suspected. Kelly announced his retirement following a string of concussions. Tyler Linderbaum is the star prize in this year’s free agency, but I don’t think the Vikings are in a position to give him the big payday he’s about to receive. A cheaper option would be 27-year-old Luke Fortner, who is projected to receive a three-year, $18 million contract, which is more in the Vikings’ ballpark.
Fortner had a solid year in New Orleans after being traded by Jacksonville, which drafted him in the third round in 2022. He would be a relatively cheap and easy fix to a Vikings problem.
3. Eric Wilson
Eric Wilson returned to Minnesota last season on a one-year deal and was a revelation. He played his way onto a regular starter and had career highs in sacks (6.5), forced fumbles (4), and tackles for loss (17). Brian Flores used him as a blitzer with great effect, and Minnesota should look to continue that.
He will cost a bit more this year, probably around $4 million for a one-year contract, but it’s a move worth making with Ivan Pace also a free agent. There will be competition for his signature, hopefully familiarity, and the coach that got the best out of him seals the deal for Minnesota.
4. Bryan Cook
We still await news on the future of Harrison Smith, but either way, the Vikings need to get better at safety. Eventually, the Hitman will retire, and I’m not convinced by Josh Metellus as a conventional safety. Bryan Cook is a perfect fit for the Flored scheme, with experience of playing coverage successfully behind a blitz-heavy defense in Kansas City.
Sep 14, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs safety Bryan Cook (6) celebrates after a play against the Philadelphia Eagles during the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images.This would be the Vikings’ big splash in this year’s free agency, with Cook being projected to receive a contract in the region of four years, $57 million. For a talented player who fits perfectly on the team, it’s worth making the splash.
5. Roger McCreary
The Vikings still need help at cornerback, and while they might address it early in the draft, bringing in a more experienced player as well makes sense. A second-round pick for Tennessee in 2022, Roger McCreary has never quite established himself the way he would have hoped and found himself traded to the Los Angeles Rams mid-season in 2025.
Feb 5, 2022; Mobile, AL, USA; American squad cornerback Roger McCreary of Auburn (23) looks on after the 2022 senior bowl at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY SportsA hip injury disrupted his time in LA, but McCreary is a reliable depth piece with inside/outside versatility who would be a valuable addition to the Vikings’ roster at a projected cost of two years, $12 million.