Overview
- ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reports the Vikings plan to cut Jonathan Allen in the coming days as part of their push to trim payroll.
- Releasing Allen would free about $6.5 million on the 2026 cap with roughly $17.3 million in dead money, per OverTheCap.
- Allen started all 17 games in 2025 and logged 68 tackles and 3.5 sacks; his deal includes $8 million guaranteed for 2026 that would be partially offset if he signs elsewhere.
- Minnesota has indicated Javon Hargrave and Aaron Jones Sr. will also be let go, moves that would save a combined $25.2 million and reduce near-term cash obligations.
- The team placed an exclusive-rights tender on Jalen Redmond and is weighing further changes, including a potential Jonathan Greenard trade if no contract adjustment is reached, with center Ryan Kelly's status uncertain.