Twenty-eight teams are turning their focus to the offseason as four vie for the elusive Lombardi Trophy.

Now, there's plenty of important dates in the lead up to the 2025 NFL Draft, including March 12 when impending free agents are able to sign contracts with new teams. That means there's fewer than 50 days for Minnesota to evaluate pending free agents and assess who might become available across the NFL.

Here's a forewarning: There's 20-plus pending Vikings free agents and many could be highly valued due to strong individual seasons that went a long way in bringing in 14 wins and a bounty of club records.

Let's talk specifics.

Analytics website Pro Football Focus on Wednesday ranked its top 100 players eligible for free agency this spring, including in the top 50 Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (No. 9), tackle Cam Robinson (17), running back Aaron Jones, Sr. (20), safety Camryn Bynum (31) and cornerback Byron Murphy, Jr. (33).

Veteran defensive backs Harrison Smith and Stephon Gilmore were included, as well, at Nos. 54 and 67.

We warned you: There's a full gamut of Vikings set to hit the market – a cornerstone in Smith, who will contemplate retirement or a return for his 14^th season; there's Bynum, the viral celebration choreographer and Murphy, the team's interceptions leader (six picks) and a first-time Pro Bowl selection, plus Darnold, Robinson, Jones and Gilmore who were key cogs in their first seasons as Vikings.

Editor's Note: Here's a quick link that shows the depth of Minnesota's FA reservoir.

In addition to recapping outlooks, PFF outlined two-year data for players to help generate free agent comps that in cases dated back more than a decade; they give an idea of a player's potential next deal.

Darnold's metrics were likened to Jay Cutler, who signed a massive 2014 extension with Chicago that was supposed to run for seven years but was intact for only three. In its analysis, PFF noted that Darnold in 2024 balanced 33 big-time throws with 24 turnover-worthy plays, softening his solid 35-12 TD:INT ratio.

Here's two more intriguing Vikings comps: Jones was weighed against Mark Ingram, who joined Baltimore on a three-year, $15 million deal in 2019, his age 30 season, and then made it to his third Pro Bowl; Murphy doubled his 2023 picks and was compared to Brandon Flowers, who played 2014 on a one-year deal with the Chargers and re-upped with them for another four seasons the following year.

Akin to the draft, it's challenging to project outcomes for free agency. Things like performance history, market values and probable roster priorities can be treated as clues for what teams might do.

Minnesota tied Kansas City for the most players (7) on PFF's list; three teams – the Chargers, Jets and Steelers – boast six and the Cowboys five. In the NFC North, Chicago and Detroit have three and Green Bay zip. For what it's worth, the Packers had the youngest roster in average age at the start of 2024.

Read PFF's complete scoop on players scheduled for free agency right here.

Camryn Bynum's community impact

As good as Bynum has been on the field for the Vikings, his greatest impact has occurred off it.

Earlier this week, the 26-year-old was picked by the NFL Players Association as one of five finalists for the 2025 NFLPA Alan Page Community Award, which annually recognizes a union member who goes above and beyond to perform community service and is the highest honor the NFLPA can bestow upon a player.

As a finalist, Bynum will receive a $10,000 donation from the NFLPA to put toward his foundation or charity of choice. The "Bynum Faith Foundation" was established by Bynum to "be a light to others."

The NFLPA release shared the following: "Bynum earned Week 15 NFLPA Community MVP honors after he treated 25 children from the Minnesota area to a $100 shopping spree, custom T-shirts, dinner, desserts and prizes. The following week, he celebrated his heritage at his foundation's "Filipino Fiesta," featuring traditional dances, cuisine, karaoke and a silent auction. Proceeds from the event, attended by over 300 people, supported initiatives such as building boats for underserved Filipino fishermen."

Along with the Vikings safety, the cohort of 2025 finalists includes Saints linebacker Demario Davis, Ravens running back Derrick Henry, Colts center Ryan Kelly and Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton.

The nominees were determined by more than 11,000 digital fan votes – choosing between 18 NFLPA Community MVPs, which were selected each week of the regular season – and a panel of judges, including former NFL players Anquan Boldin and Jeremiah Brown and national NFL writer Mike Jones.

This year's winner will be announced at 11 a.m. (CT) on Feb. 5 at the NFLPA's annual Super Bowl press conference and will receive an additional $100,000 donation toward his foundation or charity of choice.

Here's the complete history of winners:

2024 Calais Campbell, Miami Dolphins

2023 Damar Hamlin, Buffalo Bills

2022 Rodney McLeod, Philadelphia Eagles

2021 Hayden Hurst, Atlanta Falcons

2020 Brandon Copeland, New York Jets

2019 Andrew Whitworth, Los Angeles Rams

2018 Chris Long, Philadelphia Eagles

2017 Malcolm Jenkins, Philadelphia Eagles

2016 Thomas Davis, Carolina Panthers

2015 Chad Greenway, Minnesota Vikings

2014 Anquan Boldin, San Francisco 49ers

2013 Charlie Batch, Pittsburgh Steelers

2012 Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints

2011 Tony Richardson, New York Jets

2010 Nnamdi Asomugha, Oakland Raiders

2009 Brian Dawkins, Philadelphia Eagles

2008 Warrick Dunn, Tampa Bay Buccaneers/Atlanta Falcons

2007 John Lynch, Denver Broncos

2006 Steve McNair, Tennessee Titans

2005 Peyton Manning, Indianapolis Colts

2004 Derrick Brooks, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

2003 Troy Vincent, Philadelphia Eagles

2002 Mark Brunell, Jacksonville Jaguars

2001 Michael McCrary, Baltimore Ravens

2000 Doug Pelfrey, Cincinnati Bengals

1999 Cris Carter, Minnesota Vikings

1998 Hardy Nickerson, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

1997 Chris Zorich, Chicago Bears

1996 Bill Brooks, Buffalo Bills

1995 Derrick Thomas, Kansas City Chiefs

1994 Mark Kelso, Buffalo Bills

1993 Nick Lowery, Kansas City Chiefs

1992 Reggie White, Green Bay Packers

1991 Mike Kenn, Atlanta Falcons

1990 Ozzie Newsome, Cleveland Browns

1989 Mike Singletary, Chicago Bears

1988 Deron Cherry, Kansas City Chiefs

1987 George Martin, New York Giants

1986 Nat Moore, Miami Dolphins

1985 Reggie Williams, Cincinnati Bengals

1984 Rolf Benirschke, San Diego Chargers

1983 Doug Dieken, Cleveland Browns

1982 Franco Harris, Pittsburgh Steelers

1981 Ken Houston, Washington Redskins

1980 Gene Upshaw, Los Angeles Raiders

1979 Roger Staubach, Dallas Cowboys

1978 Archie Manning, New Orleans Saints

1977 Lyle Alzado, Denver Broncos

1976 Jim Hart, St. Louis Cardinals

1975 Rocky Bleier, Pittsburgh Steelers

1974 Floyd Little, Denver Broncos

1973 Andy Russell, Pittsburgh Steelers

1972 Ray May, Baltimore Colts

1971 Kermit Alexander, Los Angeles Rams

1970 Gale Sayers, Chicago Bears

1969 Ed Meador, Los Angeles Rams

1968 Willie Davis, Green Bay Packers

1967 Bart Starr, Green Bay Packers