The Vikings started their 2023 offseason prematurely because of the surprising and disappointing loss to the New York Giants in the wild-card round. General manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah must make many hard decisions, considering the team’s salary cap struggles. The Vikings are currently over $24 million over the cap after re-signing Blake Brandel and Khyiris Tonga.
More moves will follow in the next few weeks, as the team needs to be under the cap when the new league year begins on March 15. The Vikings can get there in many different ways. Extending quarterback Kirk Cousins could be an option, just like releasing some expensive veterans like Eric Kendricks.