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The first 24+ NFL Free Agency has coming to a close. You can track all the Minnesota Vikings’ moves here. We’ll do a re-signed/extended players one later.
Allen is a great fit for a 3-4 DE. He was a 3 time Pro Bowler in Washington, but it was a few years ago. Allen partially tore his pec in 2024, but was able to return in Week 18 for the Commanders. He has 8 years of experience with 42 career sacks and 60 TFLs.
Hargrave is an excellent pass rushing big man. He had 9 years in the league with 3 teams (PIT, PHI, SFO). His best season was in 2022 with 11 sacks from the DT spot with Philadelphia. He had only 8 sacks in 2 seasons with San Francisco after missing 14 games last season with a triceps injury.
Fries was PFF’s 3rd rated OG last yea through 5 games until going down with a nasty broken tibia. He’s 26 and signed for a very long time. This locks up both tackle spots and 2 out of 3 interior spots for the next two seasons.
Bradbury has always been undersized and overwhelmed in the middle. Kelly isn’t a ton bigger, but he has been a lot more effective. He’s a four-time Pro Bowler and at just under 32 he’s closer to the end than the beginning. However, he brings a strong vet presence and a stabilizing force that was needed in the middle of this OL.
Rodgers’ career was off to a promising start in Indianapolis until it was derailed by a suspension for violating the league’s gambling policy. Rodgers played well in limited action last year for the Eagles. He’ll likely get a chance at the CB2/3 role with Blackmon coming back from injury and Stephon Gilmore not likely to be back.
He comes from the alternative leagues. He didn’t particularly stand out at the University of Miami in college and likely ends up in a reserve/practice squad role.
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