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Vikings agree on contract extension with DE Danielle Hunter

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms on a contract extension with defensive end Danielle (DUH'-neel) Hunter, securing another core player before he can reach free agency.

The Vikings announced the deal on Wednesday. Terms weren't disclosed.

Hunter has 25½ sacks in three seasons, after being drafted in the third round in 2015 out of LSU. Still only 23 years old, Hunter was a top priority to retain at a premium position. Fellow defensive end Everson Griffen is 30, and primary backup Brian Robison is 35.

The Vikings extended middle linebacker Eric Kendricks earlier this offseason.