The most important task for the Vikings and general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah in the next three weeks is to get under the salary cap. Currently, the Vikings are roughly $24 million over the cap, and they need to be under that limit on March 15, when the new league year kicks off.
To get there, the organization has many different options. Releasing expensive players, extending contracts to lower cap hits, restructuring contracts, and negotiating pay cuts are all options to free up some vital cap money.
Salary Cap Expert Lays Out Plan for Vikings to Save Money
Brad Spielberger from PFF is the site’s specialist regarding the salary cap and contracts.