Welcome to the Vikings 2025 Free Agency Tracker!
This will serve as a one-stop shop for the team's official transactions. It will include updates and analysis for each move, including pertinent links to additional stories and/or content. We'll also update the tracker with re-signings, extensions and the signing of exclusive rights deals for returning Vikings players.
AGREED TO TERMS
WR Rondale Moore
Career stats: 135 receptions for 1,201 yards and 3 touchdowns in 39 games (23 starts); 52 rushes for 249 yards and 1 TD; 22 punt returns for 182 yards (8.3 avg.) and 13 kickoff returns for 291 yards (22.4 avg.)
The skinny: Folks in Big Ten Country still remember Moore's dynamic freshman season in which he led FBS with 114 receptions and led the conference with 1,258 receiving yards and 12 scores through the air. There's a good chance Vikings fans remember his first pro score, too, since he popped a 77-yarder against Minnesota in Week 2 of 2021 at Arizona. Small in size but fast, Moore missed an opportunity to make a mark in Atlanta last season because of a knee-injury suffered during joint practices. He's positioned to add unique versatility to the offense.
Photos: Wide Receiver Rondale Moore
CB Jeff Okudah
2024 stats: 9 tackles (8 solo), 1 pass defended in 9 games with Texans
Career stats: 177 tackles (145 solo), 7 TFL, 2 interceptions, 14 passes defensed and 1 forced fumble in 44 games with Lions, Falcons and Texans (31 starts)
The skinny: The No. 3 overall pick of 2020 has dealt with multiple injuries in his career, but he's still only 26 years old. At 6-foot-1 and 205 pounds, Okudah is a sizeable addition to the Vikings cornerbacks room who ran a 4.48 in the 40-yard dash and showcased a 41-inch vertical at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine.
Photos: Cornerback Jeff Okudah
WR Tim Jones
Career stats: 17 receptions for 154 yards on 27 targets; six tackles and a fumble recovery on special teams
The skinny: Jones, a former Jaguar who joined Jacksonville as an undrafted free agent from Southern Miss in 2021, has played in every game of the past three seasons after spending his first pro campaign on the practice squad. He brings experience on offense and special teams.
Photos: Wide Receiver Tim Jones
LB Eric Wilson
2024 regular-season stats: 63 tackles on defense (558 snaps), 7 TFL, 4 QB hits, 1 INT, 2 passes defensed, 1 FF, 2.0 sacks; 9 tackles on special teams (321 snaps)
Career regular-season stats: 400 tackles (including on defense and special teams), 27 TFL, 25 QB hits, 11 passes defensed, 5 interceptions, 3 forced fumbles, 3 fumble recoveries; 2,762 defensive snaps and 1,942 special teams snaps
The skinny: Wilson is returning to the launch point of his NFL journey. An undrafted free agent in 2017, he played four seasons, working his way up from being a demon on special teams to starting 15 of 16 games played in 2020. Wilson opened the 2018 season with an iconic punt block.
T Justin Skule
2024 regular-season stats: 5 starts in 17 games played
Career regular-season stats: 17 starts in 66 games played
The skinny: Skule, 28, is a swing tackle with experience as a starter, including in five games for Tampa Bay in 2024. Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah was San Francisco's director of football research and development (2017-19) when the Niners tabbed Skule in the sixth round of the 2019 NFL Draft.
Update: Skule signed his contract March 13.
March 13: Vikings Agree to Terms with Justin Skule
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S Harrison Smith
2024 stats: 16 games started, 3 interceptions, 1 fumble recovery, 1.0 sacks, 87 tackles
Career stats: 191 games started, 37 interceptions, 4 return touchdowns, 12 forced fumbles, 9 fumble recoveries, 20.5 sacks, 1126 tackles, 43 quarterback hits
Career postseason stats: 8 games started, 3 passes defended, 1.0 sacks, 55 tackles, 2 quarterback hits
The skinny: The Hitman is back for a 14th season in Purple, moving him into a four-way tie with Grady Alderman (1961-74), Ron Yary (1968-81) and Scott Studwell (1977-90) for the sixth-longest tenure in team history. Thirty-six years old as of Feb. 2, Smith ranks fourth in team history with 191 career starts behind Jim Marshall (270), Mick Tingelhoff (240) and Carl Eller (201).
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DL Javon Hargrave
2024 stats: 7 tackles, 1 TFL, 1.0 sack, 1 QB hit in starting all 3 games played (suffered a torn triceps in Week 3 at the L.A. Rams)
Career stats: 380 tackles, 55 TFL, 45.5 sacks, 79 QB hits, 8 passes defensed, 4 forced fumbles, 4 fumble recoveries (1 in the end zone for a TD) in 130 games (115 starts)
Career postseason stats: 32 tackles, 6 TFL, 4.0 sacks, 5 QB hits, 1 pass defensed, 1 fumble recovery in 11 games with the Steelers (2016-17), Eagles (2021-22) and 49ers (2023)
The skinny: Minnesota is adding a 32-year-old who teamed with Allen in the Pro Bowl after the 2021 season and made the all-star game again after the 2023 season — his first with San Francisco. Prior to last season, Hargrave played in at least 15 games in each of his first eight seasons.
Update: Hargrave signed his contract March 13.
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C Ryan Kelly
2024 stats: 10 starts in 10 games played
Career stats: 121 starts in 121 games played
The skinny: Kelly, a four-time Pro Bowler who will turn 32 in May, was the final first-round pick by former Colts GM Ryan Grigson in 2016. Grigson is now the Vikings Senior Vice President of Player Personnel. Pro Football Focus issued a pass block grade of 71.9 to Kelly, which ranked fifth among centers in 2024.
Update: Kelly signed his contract March 17.
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G Will Fries
2024 stats: 5 starts in 5 games played (suffered a fractured tibia in Week 5 at Jacksonville)
Career stats: 31 starts in 41 games played
The skinny: Fries will turn 27 on April 4 and has great chemistry and experience with Kelly. He started nine of 16 games in 2022 and all 17 of 2023.
Update: Fries signed his contract March 13.
CB Isaiah Rodgers
2024 regular-season stats: 24 tackles, 4 passes defensed, 1 forced fumble on 328 defensive snaps; 2 special teams tackles, 1 blocked kick; 8 kickoff returns for 225 yards (28.1 avg.); played 150 special teams snaps; started 3 of 15 games played
2024 postseason: 6 tackles, 3 passes defensed, 1 fumble returned 40 yards; 4 kickoff returns for 103 yards (25.8 avg.) in 4 games
Career regular-season stats: 112 tackles, 2 TFL, 14 passes defensed, 3 interceptions, 2 forced fumbles, 4 fumble recoveries; 4 special teams tackles; 69 kickoff returns for 1,870 yards (27.1 avg.), including 101-yard KOR TD in 2020; started 13 of 60 games played
The skinny: Rodgers, 27, brings a combination of youth and experience, having been part of Philadelphia's march to winning Super Bowl LIX. PFF issued an overall grade of 73.2 for Rodgers in 2024, which ranked 24th among 116 cornerbacks. As a reference point, Byron Murphy, Jr., was issued an overall grade of 73.4 that ranked 22nd among corners.
Update: Rodgers signed his contract March 13.
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DB Tavierre Thomas
2024 regular-season stats: 7 tackles on defense (45 snaps), 7 tackles on special teams and 1 blocked field goal on 388 special teams snaps
Career regular-season stats: 239 tackles (including on defense and special teams), 6 TFL, 6 passes defensed, 2 interceptions (1 returned 48 yards for a TD), 6 forced fumbles, 2 fumble recoveries; 10 kickoff returns for 204 yards (20.4 avg.); started 22 of 98 games played
The skinny: Thomas, who turned 29 Tuesday, has played more than 300 special teams snaps in four of his first seven seasons. He also has experience as a defensive back and won AFC Defensive Player of the Week honors for Week 16 of the 2021 season after recording eight tackles and returning an interception 48 yards for a touchdown against the Chargers.
Update: Thomas signed his contract March 13.
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DL Jonathan Allen
2024 stats: 19 tackles, 3 TFL, 3.0 sacks, 7 QB hits in 8 games (7 starts); returned from a pectoral injury suffered in Week 6 to play at end of season
Career stats: 401 tackles, 60 TFL, 42 sacks, 118 QB hits, 5 passes defensed, 2 forced fumbles, 2 fumble recoveries, 1 interception in 109 games (108 starts)
The skinny: Minnesota is adding a 30-year-old who appeared in the Pro Bowl after the 2021 and 2022 seasons with the intent of creating more pressure on passers from the interior of the defensive line in 2025.
March 11: 5 Things to Know About Jonathan Allen
Update: Allen signed his contract March 12.
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CB Byron Murphy, Jr.
2024 stats: 81 tackles (62 solo), 6 TFL, 6 interceptions, 14 passes defended, 1 forced fumble
The skinny: After being the "vet" in the cornerbacks room at 25, Murphy benefited from playing alongside older cornerbacks, namely Gilmore and Griffin, and submitted personal bests in picks and tackles in his age 26 season. Murphy was magnetic in Weeks 4-14, swiping all six of his interceptions, which raised his two-season total with the Vikings to nine, and 11 of his 14 pass breakups.
Update: Murphy Jr. signed his contract March 12.
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RB Aaron Jones, Sr.
2024 stats: 255 carries, 1,138 yards rushing (4.5 avg.), 51 catches, 408 yards receiving, 7 total TDs
The skinny: Jones rebuked the narrative that 30-year-old running backs are past their prime by posting a career high in yards on the ground and reeling in his third-most receptions in a single season. Although his top gear pales to yesteryear – Jones recorded a breakaway rush (15-plus yards) on 18.3 percent of his attempts, almost seven points lower than his previous career low done in 2022 – Jones' leadership was a strong addition to the locker room, and his versatility helped when the Vikings asked him to run, receive and pick up blitzes.
Update: Jones signed his contract March 11.
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P Ryan Wright
2024 stats: 56 punts, 46.5 avg., 40.5 net avg., 8.9 touchback percent, 48.2 inside-20 percent
The skinny: Wright fended off Seth Vernon in a punting competition in camp. His inside-the-20 percentage this past season ranked in the top 10, though his average and net average were below the NFL's median. Wright handled holding duties, proving particularly helpful when injuries to long snapper Andrew DePaola and kicker Will Reichard prompted fill-in efforts by Jake McQuaide and Parker Romo.
Update: Wright signed his contract March 11.
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S Theo Jackson
2024 stats: 11 tackles (11 solo), 6 special teams tackles, 1 interception, 3 passes defended
The skinny: Few players generated a greater buzz in July/August than Jackson, who regularly got his hands on passes in training camp and looked ready to surpass his 2023 workload on defense. Only, one obstacle stood between him and an elevated role: Minnesota's fantastic safety depth. Jackson wasn't featured until Harrison Smith missed the game at Seattle.
Update: Jackson signed his contract March 7.
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SIGNED
S Bubba Bolden
2024 stats: Bolden has not yet appeared in an NFL game; he spent time with the Seahawks as an undrafted free agent in 2022 and has spent time with the Browns (2022-24)
The skinny: The Vikings have added a young player (turns 25 in May) with size (listed at 6-foot-3 and 204 pounds) to their safeties group. The cool tie-in is Bolden is a former high school teammate of Vikings receiver Jalen Nailor.
March 10: Vikings Sign Safety Bubba Bolden
TRADES
RB Jordan Mason
Career stats: 236 rushes for 1,253 yards and 7 touchdowns; 14 receptions for 122 yards; 559 offensive snaps played and 521 special teams snaps played over 45 games (6 starts) from 2022-24
The skinny: The deal to acquire Mason stands to provide an impressive 1-2 combo with Aaron Jones, Sr. Mason filled in for Christian McCaffrey at the start of 2024 and posted three 100-yard games in San Francisco's first four contests, including 100 on the nose against the Vikings in Week 2.
Photos: Running Back Jordan Mason
G Ed Ingram (Texans)
2024 stats: started 9 of 16 games played
The skinny: Minnesota dealt the former 2022 second-round pick to Houston in exchange for a sixth-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. The move was made after agreeing to terms with Will Fries.
March 13: Vikings Trade Ed Ingram to Texans
FREE AGENTS
RB Cam Akers
2024 stats: 64 carries, 297 yards rushing (4.6 avg.), 10 catches, 52 yards receiving, 3 total TDs
The skinny: In-season trades for Akers in back-to-back years confirms that the Super Bowl-winning former Rams running back is liked by Minnesota's coaching staff. In 12 games, Akers averaged 4.7 yards per touch, trumping by a yard his production in five games with Houston in 2024 – comparable, as well, to his Vikings tour in 2023, when he logged 4.2 yards in six games. Those outputs may hatch a third stint.
DL Jonathan Bullard
2024 stats: 41 tackles (21 solo), 7 tackles for loss, 1 sack, 3 passes defended
The skinny: In his third season with the Vikings and ninth overall, Bullard was an every-game starter for the first time in his career. He handled a 51% snapshare on defense (a dip from 57% in 2023 but still his second-highest allotment) and forcefully set edges and preoccupied blockers for the NFL's No. 2 ranked run-stopping unit. The well-respected and well-traveled veteran (five teams so far) turns 32 next season.
C/G Dan Feeney
2024 stats: N/A
The skinny: Feeney, a 57-game starter for the Chargers from 2017-20, signed as a backup with the Vikings last spring and was relegated to 40 snaps on special teams. He's approaching his 31st birthday.
CB Stephon Gilmore
2024 stats: 56 tackles (40 solo), 1 interception, 9 passes defended
The skinny: Flores was a big proponent of signing Gilmore in August after Minnesota's cornerback depth was ravaged by the tragic death of rookie Khyree Jackson and Mehki Blackmon's season-ending ACL injury. It was a key acquisition, as Gilmore provided stability and veteran savvy on the perimeter. After 13 seasons and four straight one a new team, the 2019 Defensive Player of the Year will be 35 in September.
CB Shaq Griffin
2024 stats: 41 tackles (33 solo), 2 interceptions, 6 passes defended
The skinny: An injury in training camp possibly stalled Griffin from cementing himself as a starting outside option but didn't prevent him from affecting several clutch sequences, filling in for Gilmore on occasion, playing a great deal against three-receiver formations and enjoying a bounce-back campaign of sorts. Griffin, 30 in July, nabbed multiple picks for the first time since 2020 in his first season as a Viking.
LB Kamu Grugier-Hill
2024 stats: 17 tackles (11 solo), 2 interceptions, 3 passes defended
The skinny: On his sixth team in nine seasons, Grugier-Hill factored into Minnesota's plans primarily as a special-teamer but also flashed with a pair of takeaways — including one ultra-athletic interception at Green Bay — as an injury substitute for Ivan Pace, Jr., in Weeks 3-4. The Vikings more frequently placed safety Joshua Metellus in the box to replace starting linebackers Blake Cashman and Pace when they were hurt as the season progressed. Grugier-Hill, a sixth-round selection in 2016, turns 31 this spring.
CB Fabian Moreau
2024 stats: 7 tackles (6 solo), 1 pass defended
The skinny: Moreau mainly worked behind the scenes in his first season with the Vikings, appearing in seven games and playing 30-plus snaps on defense thrice. Flores valued his 100-plus games of experience and professionalism, which readied him for a late surge in assignments. Moreau hasn't played consecutive seasons with the same team since launching his career in Washington (2017-20).
WR Brandon Powell
2024 stats: 10 targets, 7 catches, 71 yards receiving, 23 punt returns for 164 yards (7.1 avg.)
The skinny: Powell has moved the sticks on 41, or 49.4%, of his 83 career receptions, and approximately 64% of his catches in two seasons playing for Minnesota. His offensive role, however, went from 407 snaps in 2023 to 213 in 2024. Powell, who'll be 30 in September, fielded punts again reliably although unspectacularly. Dating to 2022, the former UDFA is tops among NFL players with 84 returns, but his 7.5-yard average runback ranks 34th out of 35 specialists with at least 30 tries, and his longest is 25.
T David Quessenberry
2024 stats (per PFF): 10 pressures allowed on 77 opportunities, 1 sack against
The skinny: Quessenberry, a swing tackle who overcame non-Hodgkin's lymphoma early in his career and emerged as a 17-game starter for the Titans in 2021, made four starts with the Vikings two seasons ago and played 110 snaps in a pinch off the bench in 2024. Totally irrelevant but too cool not to mention: David (35 on Aug. 24) and younger brothers Paul and Scott have separately played for the Texans.
G Dalton Risner
2024 stats (per PFF): 21 pressures allowed on 370 opportunities, 1 sack against
The skinny: Risner spent a portion of last season rehabbing a back injury and was inserted at right guard, relieving Ed Ingram, for Week 11 at Tennessee. Keeping in mind it was the first time in his career playing on that side of the center (he made 11 starts for Minnesota at left guard in 2023), Risner helped in pass protection until the o-line lost its footing in Week 18 at Detroit and the Wild Card against Los Angeles.
T Cam Robinson (acquired from Jacksonville on Oct. 29)
2024 stats (per PFF): 49 pressures allowed on 419 opportunities, 4 sacks against, 11 penalties
The skinny: Minnesota and Robinson became mutual winners of a trade. The former found a way to replace stalwart LT Christian Darrisaw after season-ending ACL and MCL injuries. The latter boosted league interest in him after playing well – for the most part – on a team that vied for the NFC's top seed. The Vikings won nine straight games after Robinson joined the squad. A high second-round pick in 2017, Robinson is young-ish (29 'til October) as the market is assessing him and he is evaluating his options.
View photos of Vikings OLB Jihad Ward from the 2024 season.
OLB Jihad Ward
2024 stats: 10 tackles (5 solo), 1 tackle for loss, 1 sack, 14 QB hits, 1 pass defended, 1 fumble recovery
The skinny: Vikings players and coaches frequently touted Ward as the "vibes" guy in the locker room, indicating his impact off the field was equal if not greater than his contributions as a pocket disruptor. While his 2024 figures don't overwhelm – his 14 quarterback hits ranked third on the team – Ward's ability to play anywhere along the defensive front and act as a quarterback hunter (or spy) was valuable.
View photos of Vikings players signing their contracts who joined the team during free agency.
S Harrison Smith
S Harrison Smith
S Harrison Smith
S Theo Jackson
S Theo Jackson
S Theo Jackson
DL Jonathan Allen
DL Jonathan Allen
DL Jonathan Allen
P Ryan Wright
P Ryan Wright
P Ryan Wright
RB Aaron Jones Sr.
RB Aaron Jones Sr.
CB Byron Murphy Jr.
CB Byron Murphy Jr.
G Will Fries
G Will Fries
G Will Fries
G Will Fries
DL Javon Hargrave
DL Javon Hargrave
CB Isaiah Rodgers
CB Isaiah Rodgers
CB Isaiah Rodgers
DB Tavierre Thomas
DB Tavierre Thomas
DB Tavierre Thomas
C Ryan Kelly
C Ryan Kelly
C Ryan Kelly
C Ryan Kelly
C Ryan Kelly
T Justin Skule
T Justin Skule
T Justin Skule
RB Jordan Mason
RB Jordan Mason
RB Jordan Mason
LB Eric Wilson
LB Eric Wilson
WR Tim Jones
WR Tim Jones
SIGNED ELSEWHERE
S Camryn Bynum (Colts)
2024 stats: 96 tackles (54 solo), 3 interceptions, 10 passes defended, 2 fumble recoveries
The skinny: Bynum, aka "Beezy," lived his "Moooovie" mantra to the extreme last season, complementing a bevy of takeaways with his trademark great energy and ingenious viral celebrations. A college cornerback and fourth-round pick by Minnesota in 2021, he will turn 27 in July. In his second year in Brian Flores' scheme, Bynum's passer rating against dropped from 98.9 in 2023 to 77.6 in 2024.
QB Sam Darnold (Seahawks)
2024 stats: 361-of-545 (66.2%), 4,319 yards passing, 35 TDs, 12 INTs, 102.5 rating, 67 rushes for 212 yards and 1 TD
The skinny: Rated the 1st, 3rd, 9th and 18th best player available this offseason in Top 100 Free Agent lists at CBS Sports, FOX Sports, Pro Football Focus and 33rd Team, respectively, Darnold thrived in Head Coach Kevin O'Connell's QB friendly system, and redirected his career trajectory to show why he was the No. 3 overall pick of 2018.
QB Daniel Jones (Colts)
2024 stats: N/A
The skinny: Jones started his sixth NFL season by tossing interceptions to Andrew Van Ginkel and Harrison Smith. Funny enough, Jones finished it on Minnesota's active roster, receiving a promotion from the practice squad for the team's playoff game against the Rams. That move meant he will factor into the compensatory pick formula for 2026 if he signs elsewhere during free agency. Soon to be 28, and with a playoff win under his belt, Jones is a dual-threat who has thrown for 14,582 yards and rushed for 2,179 in 70 regular-season games.
OLB Pat Jones II (Panthers)
2024 stats: 39 tackles (19 solo), 9 tackles for loss, 7 sacks, 12 QB hits, 1 forced fumble
The skinny: Jones showed off early in 2024 with five sacks through four games, matching his combined total over his first three pro campaigns, then cooled off considerably. Also, he was inactive for three of the final six (Wild Card included) due to injury. He'll be 27 on Sept. 29.
QB Nick Mullens (Jaguars)
2024 stats: 2-of-2 passing, 38 yards, 118.7 rating
The skinny: Mullens arose from the bench and converted two third-down throws to Aaron Jones in gotta-have-it moments last season, demonstrating his knowledge of O'Connell's offense. Now he'll help new Jaguars Offensive Coordinator Grant Udinski, who was hired away from Minnesota.
TE Johnny Mundt (Jaguars)
2024 stats: 27 targets, 19 catches, 142 yards receiving, 2 TDs
The skinny: O'Connell called Mundt the best No. 3 tight end in the NFL – "if there was a category for that" – in 2023. Well, in 2024, he validated his coach's words, hauling in two or more passes in seven contests and capping his crusade with his third game of at least 20 yards receiving in the Wild Card loss. Mundt has played for K.O. since 2020, beginning when the latter was offensive coordinator of the Rams. He'll join Mullens and Udinski in Jacksonville.
WR Trent Sherfield, Sr. (Broncos)
2024 stats: 9 targets, 8 catches, 83 yards receiving, 1 TD, 8 special teams tackles
The skinny: Football is played in three phases, and Sherfield was an ace in the oft-under-discussed one this past year, earning strong consideration in Pro Bowl voting for his finesse as a gunner on the punt coverage unit. The former undrafted free agent has carved out a seven-year career with five different teams. He's making it six teams in eight seasons.
DL Jerry Tillery (Chiefs)
2024 stats: 28 tackles (13 solo), 1 tackle for loss, 2 passes defended, 1 forced fumble
The skinny: Utilizing Pro Football Reference's AV metric, which assigns a single number to a player's season, Tillery matched his finest yet, replicating the "6" he registered for the Chargers in 2020 and 2021. The 2019 first-round draft pick was a force on early downs, helping anchor the No. 2 run defense.
RELEASED
C Garrett Bradbury
2024 stats: started all 17 games and played all 1,117 offensive snaps
The skinny: After six seasons with Bradbury as Minnesota's starting center, the Vikings parted ways with their 2019 first-round pick. He started all 88 regular-season games and four playoff contests he played in during his time with the Vikings. Minnesota made the decision after reaching a deal with veteran center Ryan Kelly.
March 19: Signed with Patriots
