The Minnesota Vikings have a good, young core on their roster. However, they have 26 players set to hit free agency. Many of these were key contributors in 2024. But age could deter Kwesi Adofo-Mensah from returning several big names for 2025.
Fortunately, the Vikings can be picky with who they bring back. Only five teams are projected to have more salary cap space in 2025, meaning the Vikings can replace these players with younger options with more short- and long-term potential.
Below are five candidates to be re-signed by the Vikings. These may not be the “best” players from 2024, but they have the most value in 2025 and beyond.