04-29-2024, 03:08 PM
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In the least surprising move of this offseason, the Vikings officially exercised the fifth-year option for left tackle Christian Darrisaw on Monday afternoon. As a result, Darrisaw is set to make a base salary of roughly $2.5 million in 2024, then a base salary of roughly $16 million in 2025.
Originally selected by the Vikings with the No. 23 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, Darrisaw has developed into a stalwart the position. He finished the last season with a pass block grade of 85.3, according to Pro Football Focus, which was the third highest among all offensive linemen who played at least 50 percent of offensive snaps.
All that means is there weren’t many players in the NFL better than Darrisaw at his position. That’s a a good piece to have in place up front considering the Vikings recently selected rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy. The hope is that Darrisaw, 24, will be protecting McCarthy’s blindside for the better part of the next decade.
It feels like only a matter of time before the Vikings agree to a lucrative contract extension with Darrisaw. You don’t let players of his caliber leave. That said, Darrisaw will likely have to wait his turn in line, with star receiver Justin Jefferson likely to sign a historic contract extension first.
https://www.twincities.com/2024/04/29/vi...-darrisaw/
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The Vikings have exercised the fifth-year option on the rookie contract of left tackle Christian Darrisaw, the team announced on Monday. The No. 23 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft has developed into one of the better offensive tackles in the NFL, so this was a no-brainer for Minnesota's front office.
Because Darrisaw hasn't made a Pro Bowl, his fifth-year salary for 2025 is projected at just over $16 million. He became eligible for an extension this offseason, but history suggests the Vikings will dive deep into those negotiations next year, ahead of the final year of his rookie deal. Barring something surprising, getting an extension done with Darrisaw to keep him in Minnesota long-term will be one of the team's top priorities next offseason.
Darrisaw has played at a Pro Bowl level for the last two seasons, even if he hasn't earned those honors yet due to the tough competition at the position and the fact that he's missed a few games due to injury. The tackles who have filled the NFC's four Pro Bowl spots in each of the last two years are Trent Williams, Lane Johnson, Penei Sewell, and Tristan Wirfs. Darrisaw is on that level, but he doesn't have quite the same name recognition as those players and hasn't yet stayed healthy for a full 17-game campaign.
Back in the 2021 draft, the Vikings' previous Rick Spielman-led regime traded back from 14 to 23 and picked Darrisaw, which turned out to be quite the move. He began his rookie season on the sidelines while recovering from a groin injury, but stepped into the starting lineup in Week 6 and showed signs of greatness by improving as the season went along. In his second season, he became one of the NFL's elite tackles, earning a 90.3 PFF grade that trailed only Williams at the position. The only thing that slowed him down was an injury that cost him three full games and parts of two others. Darrisaw continued to play at an elite level last year, though he did miss two more games due to injury.
The 6'5", 315-pound Darrisaw is a rare offensive lineman who makes highlight plays on a regular basis. He's a physically dominant left tackle with an incredible blend of strength, athleticism, technique, and consistency. Darrisaw, who turns 25 this summer, looks poised to be one of the game's best offensive linemen for many years to come.
https://www.si.com/nfl/vikings/news/viki...ear-option
Originally selected by the Vikings with the No. 23 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, Darrisaw has developed into a stalwart the position. He finished the last season with a pass block grade of 85.3, according to Pro Football Focus, which was the third highest among all offensive linemen who played at least 50 percent of offensive snaps.
All that means is there weren’t many players in the NFL better than Darrisaw at his position. That’s a a good piece to have in place up front considering the Vikings recently selected rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy. The hope is that Darrisaw, 24, will be protecting McCarthy’s blindside for the better part of the next decade.
It feels like only a matter of time before the Vikings agree to a lucrative contract extension with Darrisaw. You don’t let players of his caliber leave. That said, Darrisaw will likely have to wait his turn in line, with star receiver Justin Jefferson likely to sign a historic contract extension first.
https://www.twincities.com/2024/04/29/vi...-darrisaw/
LT - Check
DE - We'll see...
WR - Check
QB - We'll see...
The Vikings have exercised the fifth-year option on the rookie contract of left tackle Christian Darrisaw, the team announced on Monday. The No. 23 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft has developed into one of the better offensive tackles in the NFL, so this was a no-brainer for Minnesota's front office.
Because Darrisaw hasn't made a Pro Bowl, his fifth-year salary for 2025 is projected at just over $16 million. He became eligible for an extension this offseason, but history suggests the Vikings will dive deep into those negotiations next year, ahead of the final year of his rookie deal. Barring something surprising, getting an extension done with Darrisaw to keep him in Minnesota long-term will be one of the team's top priorities next offseason.
Darrisaw has played at a Pro Bowl level for the last two seasons, even if he hasn't earned those honors yet due to the tough competition at the position and the fact that he's missed a few games due to injury. The tackles who have filled the NFC's four Pro Bowl spots in each of the last two years are Trent Williams, Lane Johnson, Penei Sewell, and Tristan Wirfs. Darrisaw is on that level, but he doesn't have quite the same name recognition as those players and hasn't yet stayed healthy for a full 17-game campaign.
Back in the 2021 draft, the Vikings' previous Rick Spielman-led regime traded back from 14 to 23 and picked Darrisaw, which turned out to be quite the move. He began his rookie season on the sidelines while recovering from a groin injury, but stepped into the starting lineup in Week 6 and showed signs of greatness by improving as the season went along. In his second season, he became one of the NFL's elite tackles, earning a 90.3 PFF grade that trailed only Williams at the position. The only thing that slowed him down was an injury that cost him three full games and parts of two others. Darrisaw continued to play at an elite level last year, though he did miss two more games due to injury.
The 6'5", 315-pound Darrisaw is a rare offensive lineman who makes highlight plays on a regular basis. He's a physically dominant left tackle with an incredible blend of strength, athleticism, technique, and consistency. Darrisaw, who turns 25 this summer, looks poised to be one of the game's best offensive linemen for many years to come.
https://www.si.com/nfl/vikings/news/viki...ear-option
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