Free agency begins on March 11 with the legal tampering period, and a couple of days later, players can officially sign their new deals. Minnesota awaits the decision of quarterback Kirk Cousins, who is scheduled to leave in free agency after wearing the C on his purple chest for six seasons. Danielle Hunter, a longtime staple of Minnesota’s defense, could also exit.
Longtime Vikings Defender Released By Chargers
Another longtime star in Minnesota’s defense, Eric Kendricks, will enter the free agency pool one year earlier than expected after signing a two-year contract with only the second team of his career last offseason.