Purple Insider - a Minnesota Vikings and NFL podcast Are there any good free agents left for the Vikings?!?!?!?!
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Mar 16, 2026 Discussion of who remains in the free agent pool and which veterans could fill depth needs across RB, WR, OL, DL, and edge rush. Analysis of the Vikings' cap room, restructures, and how late free-agent signings can fit Brian Flores' scheme. Debate over a QB3 signing and whether Kyler Murray should be extended after a strong year. Listener questions about trade value and roster construction are featured.
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Vikings Prioritized Cap Flexibility Over Big Free Agent Splurge
- The Vikings have been mostly inactive in early free agency but preserved future cap flexibility by not restructuring every contract.
- They re-signed key vets like Aaron Jones and Eric Wilson while avoiding heavy short-term cap pushes that saddle future years.
Add A Cheap Veteran Running Back For Depth
- Add one low-cost veteran running back to provide insurance behind Aaron Jones and Jordan Mason.
- Targets include Brian Robinson Jr., Najee Harris, or Antonio Gibson on near-minimum one-year deals to protect against Jones' injury risk.
Keeping Blake Brandl Is A Likely Move Because Of System Continuity
- Center depth is thin so the Vikings are likely to keep Blake Brandl because he knows the offense and coaching continuity matters.
- Available veteran centers (Austin Corbett, Ethan Pocic, Lloyd Cushenberry) offer modest upgrades at reasonable cost.