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Report: Vikings celebration leader Cam Bynum signs 4-year deal with Colts

Bynum is headed to Indianapolis on a four-year, $60 million contract.
Will Ragatz|
Jan 13, 2025; Glendale, AZ, USA; Minnesota Vikings safety Camryn Bynum (24) against the Los Angeles Rams during an NFC wild card game at State Farm Stadium.
Jan 13, 2025; Glendale, AZ, USA; Minnesota Vikings safety Camryn Bynum (24) against the Los Angeles Rams during an NFC wild card game at State Farm Stadium. | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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Former Vikings safety Camryn Bynum is signing with the Indianapolis Colts on a four-year, $60 million contract, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.

Bynum seemed unlikely to return to Minnesota, especially after they gave safety Theo Jackson low-end starter-level money on a new deal last week. The former fourth-round pick, who was a three-year starter for the Vikings, cashes in nicely with a long-term deal from Indianapolis.

The Vikings will miss Bynum, who was a quality deep safety in Brian Flores' defense. He recorded eight interceptions, 28 total passes defended, three forced fumbles, and over 340 tackles in 65 games with Minnesota, including 54 starts.

Bynum was also a beloved presence in the locker room who repeatedly went viral as the architect of the Vikings' choreographed, post-takeaway celebrations during games last season. He and Josh Metellus were the leaders of that effort, which encapsulated the good vibes of the 2024 Vikings season.

It'll be a bit strange to see Bynum and Metellus playing on different teams next season, but such is life in the NFL. We'll see if both guys continue the celebrations with their respective teams in 2025.

The Vikings are awaiting news from Harrison Smith, who was pondering retirement after the conclusion of the season. If he returns for a 14th year with Minnesota, the Vikings will be set at safety with Metellus, Smith, and Jackson. If Smith elects to retire, they'll need to add a starting-caliber player at that position.

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Will Ragatz
WILL RAGATZ

Will Ragatz is a senior writer for Vikings On SI, who also covers the Twins, Timberwolves, Gophers, and other Minnesota teams. He is a credentialed Minnesota Vikings beat reporter, covering the team extensively at practices, games and throughout the NFL draft and free agency period. Ragatz attended Northwestern University, where he studied at the prestigious Medill School of Journalism. During his time as a student, he covered Northwestern Wildcats football and basketball for SB Nation’s Inside NU, eventually serving as co-editor-in-chief in his junior year. In the fall of 2018, Will interned in Sports Illustrated’s newsroom in New York City, where he wrote articles on Major League Baseball, college football, and college basketball for SI.com.

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