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Minnesota Vikings 2025 free agency tracker: Day 5 news and rumors

  • We're still on Aaron Rodgers watch as rumors continue to swirl.
  • Is Cooper Kupp still a realistic Vikings target?
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Welcome to the fifth day of NFL free agency. The Vikings have made massive upgrades on the offensive and defensive lines, and there continues to be buzz about Minnesota mulling the idea of making Aaron Rodgers an offer.

What's going to happen Friday? Maybe a Rodgers decision happens. Cooper Kupp could decide who he's going to sign with. The Vikings could make a reported looming release of center Garrett Bradbury official. There's a lot at play, and we're tracking it all with updates throughout the day.

5:30 p.m. — Cooper Kupp going to Seattle

The new three deep dream ends for many Vikings fans after former Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp chooses to go to his hometown Seahawks, according to Tom Pelissero. Kupp is reportedly signing a three-year, $45 million deal with Seattle, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

1:51 p.m. — Jerry Tillery to the Chiefs

12:53 p.m. — Russini chimes in again on Aaron Rodgers

12:42 p.m. — Pelissero calls Rodgers-to-Vikings a "long shot"

"I cannot definitively tell you that they're out, but I would also not say they're in. The idea that they're negotiating with Aaron Rodgers or actively trying to bring him in is overstated. Let's put it that way," Pelissero said.

10:03 a.m. — Vikings are reportedly Aaron Rodgers's first choice

"That is really up to Kevin O'Connell and the decision-makers in the building. We bleieve that Aaron Rodgers's first choice is to play for the Vikings. This is something that they are strongly considering and weighing," Mike Silver said on the Joe & Q podcast.

"If the Vikings decide they want Rodgers, I think it's very likely that will happen."

9:35 p.m. — Vikings signing linebacker Eric Wilson

Veteran depth at the linebacker position is coming to the Vikings in the form of Eric Wilson, according to Alec Lewis of The Athletic. The 30-year-old played for Minnesota from 2017 to 2020 and spent the past three seasons with the rival Green Bay Packers. He started 12 games in 2024 and finished with 72 tackles, two sacks, a forced fumble and an interception.

8:50 a.m. — WR Rondale Moore visiting the Vikings

Moore, 24, missed the entire 2024 season with a knee injury. In three seasons with Arizona from 2021 to 2023, the former Purdue star caught 135 passes for 1,201 yards and three touchdowns. If healthy, he could be a terrific WR3 or WR4 with the Vikings.

8:17 a.m. — Announcer adamant Vikings won't sign Aaron Rodgers

Does Vikings radio announcer Paul Allen know something? He maintains his stance that the Vikings are handing the QB keys to J.J. McCarthy, adding that he "wouldn't be surprised if we learn of this kind of soon."

7:46 a.m. — Cowboys not really in on Cooper Kupp?

The narrative appears to be rapidly changing with Adam Schefter saying Dallas made "a push" but is not considered a "likely landing spot."

7:39 a.m. — Cooper Kupp deciding between Cowboys and Seahawks?

The Vikings have been connected to Kupp thanks to his relationships with head coach Kevin O'Connell and offensive coordinator Wes Phillips, but the steam appears to be focusing elsewhere at this point. According to The Athletic's Dianna Russini, two teams showing major interest in Kupp are the Seahawks and Cowboys.

7:35 a.m. — Will Fries contract details revealed

The Vikings gave right guard Will Fries a five-year, $88 million contract and the cap hits each year, according to the Star Tribune's Ben Goessling, are $5.64 million in 2025, $17.22 million in 2026 and then $21.5 million over the final three years of the deal.

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JOE NELSON

Joe Nelson has more than 20 years of experience in Minnesota sports journalism. Nelson began his career in sports radio, working at smaller stations in Marshall and St. Cloud before moving to the highly-rated KFAN-FM 100.3 in the Twin Cities. While there, he produced the popular mid-morning show hosted by Minnesota Vikings play-by-play announcer Paul Allen. His time in radio laid the groundwork for his transition to sports writing in 2011. He covers the Vikings, Timberwolves, Gophers and Twins for On SI.

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