Tracking every move the Minnesota Vikings make during 2025 free agency
Even after a 14-win season, the Minnesota Vikings have plenty of holes to fill, and with few draft picks, general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah could be a major player in free agency for a second straight year.
With needs along the offensive and defensive lines, in the secondary and elsewhere, the Vikings could use their ample salary cap space to sign some big names.
Last year, the Vikings let starting quarterback Kirk Cousins walk in free agency and signed Sam Darnold to replace him. On Monday, sources told The Associated Press Darnold has agreed on a 3-year, $100 million deal with the Seattle Seahawks. The move likely clears the way for 2024 first-round pick J.J. McCarthy to start for Minnesota.
The Vikings also overhauled the defense last offseason, signing pass rushers Jonathan Greenard and Andrew Van Ginkel and linebacker Blake Cashman, who all had stellar 2024 seasons.
Below, WCCO is tracking every move the Vikings make in free agency, including cuts, signings and potentially even trades.
Rondale Moore
Days after the Vikings hosted receiver Rondale Moore on a free agent visit, the two sides officially agreed to terms. Moore spent the first three years of his career with the Arizona Cardinals, then signed with the Atlanta Falcons last offseason. He missed all of 2024 with injury, though. Moore, 24, ran the 40-yard dash in a blazing 4.32 seconds at the NFL Combine in 2021.
Tim Jones
The Vikings announced a deal with wide receiver Tim Jones. The 26-year-old was primarily a special teams player in his three years with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Jeff Okudah
After visiting with the team on Monday, former third overall pick Jeff Okudah is signing with the Vikings, the team announced. The 26-year-old cornerback hasn't lived up to his lofty draft status, bouncing between three teams in five seasons. He has two career interceptions.
Jordan Mason
The Vikings are bringing a bruiser-type running back into their ranks by trading for Jordan Mason from the San Francisco 49ers, according to NFL Media's Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero. Minnesota swapped its No. 160 pick in the 2025 NFL draft for the 49ers' No. 187 pick. The Vikings also sent its 2026 sixth-round pick to the 49ers. Mason's deal is reportedly for two years, with $7 million guaranteed. With the move, the 25-year-old is expected to complement Aaron Jones, who was recently re-signed to a two-year deal.
Eric Wilson
The Vikings are bringing back a familiar face on the defensive side. Linebacker Eric Wilson, who started his career in Minnesota, has agreed to terms with the team. Wilson, 30, spent four years with the Vikings, but was only a starter for one season. Since then, he's served as a depth piece and special teams player for the Philadelphia Eagles, Houston Texans and Green Bay Packers.
Justin Skule
Offensive tackle Justin Skule has agreed to terms with the Vikings, the team announced. Skule started five games for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last season. He's spent most of his career as a reserve and has played both left and right tackle.
Ed Ingram
The Vikings traded right guard Ed Ingram, who started 41 games for them but was benched in favor of Dalton Risner last season, to the Houston Texans. The Vikings received a 2026 sixth-round draft pick in return.
Harrison Smith
The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms to bring back safety Harrison Smith for a 14th season.
Smith was selected by the Vikings in the first round of the 2012 NFL draft and had been considering retirement after the most recent season — where he had 78 tackles, 10 passes defended, three interceptions, a sack and a forced fumble.
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport says the one-year deal is worth up to $14 million with a base of $10.25 million.
Javon Hargrave
Adofo-Mensah clearly saw upgrading the trenches as a priority. After remaking the offensive interior and adding Jonathan Allen on the defensive side, the Vikings have agreed to terms with defensive tackle Javon Hargrave following his release from the San Francisco 49ers, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. It's reportedly a two-year, $30 million contract.
Hargrave, 32, was a Pro Bowler in 2023, his first year with San Francisco, but last season he played just three games due to injury. He has 45.5 career sacks.
Will Fries
The Vikings continue to reshape the interior of their offensive line by reportedly agreeing to terms with former Indianapolis Colts guard Will Fries. Pelissero reports that it's a five-year, $88 million deal.
Fries is only 26 and has played multiple spots along the o-line. He spent most of last season on injured reserve.
Jonathan Allen
Minnesota's making a major move to bulk up on the defensive line, adding interior player Jonathan Allen, per an announcement from the team. ESPN's Adam Schefter said it's a three-year, $60 million deal for Allen, whom the Washington Commanders released this offseason.
Allen, 30, missed half of last season due to injury. He has 42 career sacks and is a two-time Pro Bowler.
Byron Murphy
The Vikings announced a new deal with cornerback Byron Murphy. Pelissero reports Minnesota and Murphy have agreed on a three-year, $66 million contract. This would put him among the highest-paid cornerbacks. Murphy joined the Vikings in 2023 after four years with the Cardinals. He made his first Pro Bowl last season.
Ryan Kelly
Four-time Pro Bowl center Ryan Kelly is signing a two-year, $18 million deal with the Vikings, according to the NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. The deal includes $9 million guaranteed. Kelly, 31, has spent his entire nine-year career in the league with the Colts.
Isaiah Rodgers
Schefter reports Minnesota will sign cornerback Isaiah Rodgers to a two-year, $15 million contract. Rodgers played 36% of defensive snaps for the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles last season. He spent the first three seasons of his career with the Indianapolis Colts before being suspended for a year for violating the league's gambling policy. Rogers has three career interceptions.
Bubba Bolden
Safety Bubba Bolden signed with Minnesota on Monday, the team announced. Bolden participated in the Vikings' rookie minicamp in 2024 on a pro tryout basis. He's spent time on the Cleveland Browns' practice squad but has not played in a regular season game.
Ryan Wright
The Vikings are bringing back punter Ryan Wright, who has been with the team since 2022. The terms of the deal have not been announced.
Aaron Jones
Running back Aaron Jones will return to the Vikings on a multiyear deal, the team announced. The 30-year-old set a career high in carries and rushing yards last season and was set to be one of the top backs in free agency.
Theo Jackson
Before free agency even began, the Vikings locked up one of their young players. Safety Theo Jackson got a two-year extension worth $12.6 million, according to a social media post from his agency.
Full list of Vikings free agents
These are the players from the Vikings' 2024 roster who are set to be free agents:
- RB Cam Akers
- DL Jonathan Bullard
- S Camryn Bynum (reportedly signing with the Indianapolis Colts)
- QB Sam Darnold (reportedly signing with the Seattle Seahawks)
- C/G Dan Feeney
- CB Stephon Gilmore
- CB Shaq Griffin
- LB Kamu Grugier-Hill
- RB Aaron Jones, Sr. (re-signed with Vikings)
- QB Daniel Jones (reportedly signing with the Indianapolis Colts)
- OLB Pat Jones II (reportedly signing with the Carolina Panthers)
- CB Fabian Moreau
- QB Nick Mullens (reportedly signing with the Jacksonville Jaguars)
- TE Johnny Mundt (reportedly signing with the Jacksonville Jaguars)
- CB Byron Murphy, Jr. (re-signed with Vikings)
- WR Brandon Powell
- T David Quessenberry
- G Dalton Risner
- T Cam Robinson
- WR Trent Sherfield, Sr.
- DL Jerry Tillery
- OLB Jihad Ward
- P Ryan Wright (re-signed with Vikings)