Reports about Minnesota’s intention to release veteran running back Alexander Mattison surfaced on Thursday. He spent the last five seasons with the Vikings and was one year into his two-year deal. The Vikings save roughly $3.3 million in cap space, money they can spend to acquire a new runner who can team up with 2023 breakout player Ty Chandler.
5 Under-the-Radar Free Agent RBs for Vikings
Everyone knows about the top free agent runners Saquon Barkley, Derrick Henry, and Josh Jacobs, but the Vikings will likely look for a cheaper option. The good news is that there are some of those available.