A day after Anthony Barr, the four-time Pro Bowl linebacker, had reportedly agreed to sign a multi-year contract with the New York Jets, it appears he got cold feet.
Barr is in contract negotiations to remain with the Vikings, a league source confirmed to the Star Tribune, after backing out of his deal in New York. The deal could pay Barr about $13.5 million per season, according to Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated. NFL Media first reported Barr’s commitment flip.
The Vikings may need to move around more money. They entered Tuesday with about $9 million to $10 million in cap space with Barr unsigned.