07-01-2018, 02:09 PM
With defensive end Danielle Hunter locked up with a contract extension last week, next in line for the Minnesota Vikings appears to be Stefon Diggs, who can become a free agent after the coming season.
The wide receiver’s deal won’t approach the reported $72 million Hunter received, but it could be worth nearly $50 million over four years.
Meanwhile, fellow wideout Adam Thielen, a Pro Bowl starter last season, is signed through 2020 for nearly $18 million.
No one could blame Thielen should he wish to renegotiate.
Diggs, 24, has caught 200 passes for 2,472 yards the past three seasons.
Thielen, 27, has 172 catches for 2,387 yards the past three seasons.
Should Thielen have a season this year like last year, when he caught 91 passes for a team-leading 1,276 yards, a contract renegotiation could become an issue.
By the way, the Vikings got a nice discount with the Hunter signing. The 6-foot-5, 252-pounder, just 23 years old, would have been worth considerably more on the open market in 2019 if he were to perform as he has to date.
The Vikings’ other significant free agent, outside linebacker Anthony Barr, is thought to be seeking at least a four-year deal worth about $12 million a season. This is an interesting case for the Vikings because he’s not the team’s dominant defensive player. It’ll be surprising if the Vikings offer as much as $10 million a year.
Looking ahead, with the Vikings up against the NFL salary cap, it wouldn’t be surprising at the end of next year if several front-line players are released if they decline salary renegotiation. They could include Andrew Sendejo, Mike Remmers and Kyle Rudolph.
Linval Joseph and Everson Griffen are important players now, but they are getting up in years, and if they don’t have strong seasons, could be jettisoned if they refuse salary cuts. Meanwhile, there probably isn’t enough money to extend Nick Easton, who could become expendable after the coming season.
https://www.twincities.com/2018/06/30/ch...o-cash-in/
The wide receiver’s deal won’t approach the reported $72 million Hunter received, but it could be worth nearly $50 million over four years.
Meanwhile, fellow wideout Adam Thielen, a Pro Bowl starter last season, is signed through 2020 for nearly $18 million.
No one could blame Thielen should he wish to renegotiate.
Diggs, 24, has caught 200 passes for 2,472 yards the past three seasons.
Thielen, 27, has 172 catches for 2,387 yards the past three seasons.
Should Thielen have a season this year like last year, when he caught 91 passes for a team-leading 1,276 yards, a contract renegotiation could become an issue.
By the way, the Vikings got a nice discount with the Hunter signing. The 6-foot-5, 252-pounder, just 23 years old, would have been worth considerably more on the open market in 2019 if he were to perform as he has to date.
The Vikings’ other significant free agent, outside linebacker Anthony Barr, is thought to be seeking at least a four-year deal worth about $12 million a season. This is an interesting case for the Vikings because he’s not the team’s dominant defensive player. It’ll be surprising if the Vikings offer as much as $10 million a year.
Looking ahead, with the Vikings up against the NFL salary cap, it wouldn’t be surprising at the end of next year if several front-line players are released if they decline salary renegotiation. They could include Andrew Sendejo, Mike Remmers and Kyle Rudolph.
Linval Joseph and Everson Griffen are important players now, but they are getting up in years, and if they don’t have strong seasons, could be jettisoned if they refuse salary cuts. Meanwhile, there probably isn’t enough money to extend Nick Easton, who could become expendable after the coming season.
https://www.twincities.com/2018/06/30/ch...o-cash-in/
