The Minnesota Vikings opted to move on from center Garrett Bradbury this offseason after he spent the first six seasons of his career with the team.
In what wound up being a post-June 1 release, officially, the move now saved the Vikings an additional $5.2 million.
After the Bradbury release was made financially official, Minnesota's cap space has grown to more than $18 million.
How will the Minnesota Vikings use the money saved from releasing Garrett Bradbury?
Because Bradbury's final parting gift of just over $5 million brought the Vikings to nearly $19 million in cap space, the team can truly go out and make another notable move if they so choose to.
One of the areas Minnesota could still go after some talent? Cornerback.
There has been a big name on the trade market as of late in the Miami Dolphins' Jalen Ramsey. The Vikings once made a similar move by bringing in an aging Patrick Peterson, who helped fortify their secondary.
Maybe, just maybe, Minnesota could swoop in and be the team that poaches him away from the Dolphins. Miami has been wanting to move on from Ramsey when the right deal presents itself, and the Vikings could make it happen.
Ramsey's cap hit is just over $16 million for 2025, but it jumps up to over $25 million in 2026. Next year, though, Minnesota could move on and save $7 million in the process.
Maybe the Vikings could go out and bring back Stephon Gilmore, who is still looking for a job. Last season, Gilmore ended the year with eight pass breakups, an interception, and a forced fumble. He was a worthy addition for a Vikings defense that continues to have a depth need in their secondary.
Even if the Vikings don't end up using the additional cap space right now, though, they will have some wiggle room come this next season's trade deadline. If they're a contending team, that money will come in handy.