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The 7 Biggest Surprises of the Vikings Offseason to Date

The Minnesota Vikings have welcomed six newcomers via free agency, allowed six players from the 2022 roster to depart, and re-signed 13 others.

Indeed, general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has effectuated his “competitive rebuild” philosophy in the flesh, preparing the team for a 2023 playoff push while keeping an eye on 2024 and beyond.

The 7 Biggest Surprises of the Vikings Offseason to Date

Not everything was totally expected, though, on the offseason calendar. These are the seven biggest surprises for the Vikings offseason so far, ranked in ascending order of importance.

Note: Releases of Adam Thielen, Eric Kendricks, etc.