Minnesota Vikings free agency tracker: Day 3 recap
The first two days of NFL free agency were crazy for the Minnesota Vikings. They agreed to terms with quarterback Sam Darnold, running back Aaron Jones, a kicker and three projected defensive starters in Andrew Van Ginkel, Jonathan Greenard and Blake Cashman.
They also watched Kirk Cousins sign with the Falcons and Danielle Hunter get $48 million guaranteed from the Texans. Below is a recap of everything that popped on Wednesday.
Major headlines the first three days:
- 5:30 p.m. Wednesday – Harrison Smith returning to Vikings for 13th season
- 9:30 a.m. Wednesday – Amid rumors, Vikings have 'no plans' to trade Jefferson
- 5:50 p.m. Tuesday - Danielle Hunter signs two-year deal with Houston Texans
- 7:45 a.m. Tuesday – Vikings reportedly agree deal with RB Aaron Jones
- 12:04 a.m. Tuesday – Vikings sign Sam Darnold, how good can he be?
- 2:19 p.m. Monday – Vikings splash again with Blake Cashman signing
- 1:55 p.m. Monday – Vikings ink high-end edge rusher Andrew Van Ginkel
- 1:30 p.m. Monday – Kirk Cousins agrees 4-year deal with Atlanta
- 12:25 p.m. Monday – Vikings' target Christian Wilkins lands with Raiders
- 11:40 a.m. Monday – Vikings sign edge rusher Jonathan Greenard
- 9:30 a.m. Monday – Cousins, Atlanta to begin talks
5:30 p.m. - Harrison Smith restructures deal, set to play 13th season with Vikings
Veteran safety Harrison Smith will return for a 13th season with the Vikings after restructuring his contract.
3:50 p.m. - Vikings decline restricted free agent tenders on Cam Akers, Khyiris Tonga
Running back Cam Akers and defensive tackle Khyiris Tonga are now free agents after the Vikings declined to offer restricted free agent tenders on the duo.
3:05 p.m. - Vikings officially announce Sam Darnold, Blake Cashman and Andrew Van Ginkel signings
The Vikings announced the signings of QB Sam Darnold, LB Blake Cashman and edge rusher Andrew Van Ginkel.
2:30 p.m. - Defensive lineman Jonathan Bullard returns to Minnesota on a one-year deal
The Athletic's Alec Lewis reports the Vikings have re-signed defensive lineman Jonathan Bullard to a one-year deal.
2:30 p.m. - Vikings officially announce John Parker Romo signing
The Vikings announced the signing of former XFL kicker John Parker Romo
12:34 p.m. – Details of Blake Cashman's contract
NFL insider Aaron Wilson has the breakdown of Cashman's contract. He says it includes $15 million guaranteed and a $7.75 million signing bonus.
11:40 a.m. – Kirk Cousins' goodbye to Vikings
Just in:
10:14 a.m. – Full details of Darnold's contract
Here are the details, via Tom Pelissero...
9:07 a.m. – 'No plans' to trade Justin Jefferson
This one is a big update from Dianna Russini of The Athletic as she says the Vikings still have "no plans" to trade Jefferson, who has yet to agree to a contract extension ahead of the final year on his rookie deal.
8:48 a.m. – Jordan Hicks' farewell message
Jordan Hicks has agreed to terms with the Cleveland Browns, but he won't forget two years in Minnesota. He called his time with the Vikings an "absolute blessing."
7:48 a.m. – Vikings have mega cap space for 2025
This time next year could be even crazier as the Vikings currently have around $135 million in projected cap space. That's literally about four times as much spending power as they entered this offseason with.
Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and Kevin O'Connell at the 2024 Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama.
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