Unlike the last few years, free agency for the Minnesota Vikings this offseason probably isn't going to feature the team going out and spending a ton of money on some of the top guys who are available.
This doesn't mean the Vikings won't be making any exciting moves in free agency. But, considering Minnesota currently doesn't even have a general manager after firing Kwesi Adofo-Mensah in January, the roster decisions are likely going to be a bit safer this year.
Does the trio of Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell, defensive coordinator Brian Flores, and EVP Rob Brzezinski have what it takes to build a roster that can get the team back to the playoffs next season?
We're about to find out.
On this page:
- Vikings Free-Agency Snapshot
- Full List of Vikings 2026 Free Agents
- Major Vikings Signings
- Other Vikings Signings
- Vikings Departures
- Potential Vikings Departures to Watch
- Full List of Vikings Departures
- Best Free-Agent Targets Remaining
- More Vikings Free Agency Coverage
Vikings Free-Agency Snapshot
- Cap space remaining:Â $3,885,375 (according to Over The Cap)
- Biggest signing:Â Jalen Redmond
- Biggest departure:Â Aaron Jones
- Most surprising move:Â TBD
- Biggest remaining need:Â Running Back
- Last updated:Â 10:22 p.m. CT, March 7, 2026
Full List of Vikings 2026 Free Agents
- Brett Rypien - QB
- Carson Wentz - QB
- John Wolford QB
- Ty Chandler - RB
- Aaron Jones - RB (Expected Release)
- Jalen Nailor - WR
- Ben Sims - TE (RFA)
- Matt Nelson - OT
- Justin Skule - OT
- Jonathan Allen - DL (Expected Release)
- Javon Hargrave - DL (Expected Release)
- Ivan Pace Jr. - ILB (RFA)
- Eric Wilson - ILB
- Fabian Moreau - CB
- Jeff Okudah - CB
- Tavierre Thomas - CB
- Ryan Wright - P
- Andrew DePaola - LS
Major Vikings Signings
Jalen Redmond - DL
Contract: 1 Year - $1.075 Million (Exclusive Rights Tender)
Minnesota's best defensive lineman in 2025, Jalen Redmond, will be back for at least one more season after the team recently placed a one-year tender on him. For now, Redmond is only under contract for 2026, but there's a good chance that the Vikings will attempt to sign him to a multi-year extension at some point this offseason.
Other Vikings Signings
- Bo Richter (EDGE) - Contract: 1 Year - $1.075 Million (Exclusive Rights Tender)
- Zavier Scott (RB) - Contract: 1 Year - $1.075 Million (Exclusive Rights Tender)
Vikings Departures
Jonathan Allen - DL (Release)
After signing Jonathan Allen to a three-year deal worth $51 million with Minnesota last offseason, the team is reportedly planning to release him by the start of the new league year on Wednesday.
Of the 17 Vikings defenders who were on the field for at least 249 defensive snaps last season, Allen finished with the second-worst PFF defensive grade, as he only managed to accumulate one sack and 14 pressures in 17 games.
C.J. Ham - FB (Retired)
It's going to be a little odd not seeing C.J. Ham out on the practice field in his No. 30 jersey at training camp this summer. Minnesota will certainly miss his leadership inside the locker room and his skills as a fullback and top special teamer next season.
Javon Hargrave - DL (Release)
Unlike Allen, Javon Hargrave was able to at least come close to meeting the expectations that were given to him after signing a two-year contract worth $30 million last offseason, as he generated 31 pressures and four sacks in 16 games for the Vikings in 2025, according to data from PFF.
However, with Minnesota in desperate need of clearing salary cap space this offseason, the team is reportedly planning to release him to free up almost $11 million.
Aaron Jones - RB (Release)
Would the Vikings love to keep Aaron Jones around for another season? Probably, since he does a lot of things that O'Connell likes. But Jones' production in 2025 wasn't enough for Minnesota to be fine with his $14.55 million cap hit for next season, so the team is reportedly planning to release him by the start of the new league year.
His departure is expected to clear $7.75 million in cap space for the Vikings.
Potential Vikings Departures to Watch
Jalen Nailor - WR (Free Agent)
After spending the last three seasons behind Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison on Minnesota's depth chart, Jalen Nailor will be looking to make a name for himself in 2026.
Sure, the Vikings would probably like to re-sign Nailor, but he did enough last season to prove that he could be a solid No. 2 wideout elsewhere. So, have we already seen the last of Nailor in Minnesota?
Ivan Pace Jr. - ILB (Restricted Free Agent)
Ivan Pace Jr.'s future with the Vikings is a bit tricky because the team can simply place a restricted free-agent tender on him and bring him back on an inexpensive one-year deal.
But Pace's defensive snaps have decreased every year since he joined Minnesota in 2023 as an undrafted rookie. Do the Vikings want to bring him back as insurance in case Eric Wilson leaves, or will the team choose to just move on?
Harrison Smith - S (Possible Retirement)
Retirement has been a possibility for longtime Minnesota safety Harrison Smith for the last several years, but this time, it seems more believable than ever.
The Vikings' 2025 regular-season finale against the Green Bay Packers felt like a send-off for Smith, and it's possible that the future Hall of Famer has already appeared in his final snap with the purple and gold.
Carson Wentz - QB (Free Agent)
There was a random report from ESPN's Adam Schefter recently that he expects Carson Wentz to re-sign with Minnesota this year, but that still seems far from a guarantee.
Wentz showed he can still be a solid backup during his time with the Vikings last season, so there will probably be a few other teams that might be interested in signing him as a QB2 this year.
Eric Wilson - ILB (Free Agent)
Eric Wilson has to decide if he wants to cash in this offseason or remain with the Vikings, where he just put together the most impressive single season of his NFL career.
No one will blame him if he goes after the bag, but the better choice might be to remain with Minnesota since he already knows the team's current defensive scheme is a great fit for him.
Full List of Vikings Departures
- Aaron Jones - RB (Expected Release)
- C.J. Ham - FB
- Jonathan Allen - DL (Expected Release)
- Javon Hargrave - DL (Expected Release)
Best Free-Agent Targets Remaining
Quarterbacks
- Jimmy Garoppolo
- Kyler Murray (expected release)
- Marcus Mariota
- Kenny Pickett
- Aaron Rodgers
- Geno Smith (expected release)
- Tua Tagovailoa (expected release)
- Malik Willis
- Russell Wilson
Running Backs
- Tyler Allgeier
- J.K. Dobbins
- Rico Dowdle
- Travis Etienne Jr.
- Kenneth Gainwell
- Reggie Gilliam (FB)
- Kareem Hunt
- Raheem Mostert
- Isiah Pacheco
- Patrick Ricard (FB)
- Brian Robinson
- Kenneth Walker III
- Rachaad White
Wide Receivers
- Keenan Allen
- Tutu Atwell
- Calvin Austin
- Kendrick Bourne
- Hollywood Brown
- Brandon Cooks
- Gabe Davis
- DeAndre Hopkins
- Tyler Johnson
- Christian Kirk
- Tim Patrick
- Tyquan Thornton
- Olamide Zaccheaus
Tight Ends
- Tyler Conklin
- Mo Alie-Cox
- Austin Hooper
- Noah Fant
- Charlie Kolar
- Foster Moreau
- Darren Waller
Offensive Linemen
- Joel Bitonio (G)
- Ed Ingram (G)
- Isaac Seumalo (G)
- Wyatt Teller (G)
- Greg Van Roten (G)
- Kevin Zeitler (G)
- Luke Fortner (C)
- Andre James (C)
- Cade Mays (C)
- Ethan Pocic (C)
- Jack Conklin (T)
- Kendall Lamm (T)
- Braxton Jones (T)
- Cam Robinson (T)
- Elijah Wilkinson (T)
- Jonah Williams (T)
Interior Defenders
- Calais Campbell
- Da'Shawn Hand
- DaQuan Jones
- Sebastian Joseph-Day
- David Onyemata
- Levi Onwuzurike
- Sheldon Rankins
- DJ Reader
- Jerry Tillery
- Khyiris Tonga
- Christian Wilkins
Edge Defenders
- Derek Barnett
- Jadeveon Clowney
- Arnold Ebiketie
- Samson Ebukam
- Dante Fowler Jr.
- Dre'Mont Jones
- Cameron Jordan
- Malcolm Koonce
- Von Miller
- Kwity Paye
- D.J. Wonnum
Linebackers
- Alex Anzalone
- Leo Chenal
- Nakobe Dean
- Kaden Elliss
- Dennis Gardeck
- Matt Milano
- Germaine Pratt
- Malcolm Rodriguez
- Alex Singleton
- Justin Strnad
- Shaq Thompson
- Quincy Williams
Cornerbacks
- Chidobe Awuzie
- Montaric Brown
- Trevon Diggs
- Rasul Douglas
- Mike Hilton
- Roger McCreary
- James Pierre
- Amik Robertson
- Asante Samuel Jr.
- Benjamin St-Juste
- Eric Stokes
- Tre'Davious White
- Nahshon Wright
Safeties
- Reed Blankenship
- Jaquan Brisker
- Coby Bryant
- Kevin Byard
- Chuck Clark
- Bryan Cook
- C.J. Gardner-Johnson
- Alohi Gilman
- Jaylinn Hawkins
- Jabrill Peppers
- Jalen Thompson