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Vikings free agency 2017: What defensive ends are available?

By Adam Patrick

Sep 18, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul (90) celebrates a sack of New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 18, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul (90) celebrates a sack of New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 9, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul (90) tackles Green Bay Packers running back Eddie Lacy (27) during the first quarter at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 9, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul (90) tackles Green Bay Packers running back Eddie Lacy (27) during the first quarter at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /

Jason Pierre-Paul

  • 28-years-old
  • 6-foot-5, 270 pounds

2016 stats (in 12 games with the New York Giants):

  • 53 total tackles, 7 sacks, 8 pass deflections
  • 3 forced fumbles, 1 touchdown

If he ends up not re-signing with the Giants, Pierre-Paul is expected to command a big-time contract. Spotrac is estimating the defensive end to sign a deal with an average yearly salary of around $14 million.

Obviously he seems to be out of the Vikings price range. But with a few roster moves (especially one having to do with a certain running back), Minnesota could have a little extra money in their pockets to spend on a guy like Pierre-Paul.

The Vikings are likely better off letting another team overpay for the defensive end and spending their money on other areas of their roster that are more in need.

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