Not much news, other than the possibility of Brian Flores leaving for another team seems to increase with every report you read. I don’t think the team can replace him, but they can find someone else to play a good defensive game. The concern is, if he leaves, will some personnel no longer fit into the plans for the new DC? This will inform possible cuts or trades.
Another issue is the dead horse and whether we should continue to beat it. I think it’s inevitable, but nothing new right now.
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Insider shares big developments for Brian Flores’ future with Vikings
While Flores considers all his options, NFL insider Tom Pelissero appeared on KFAN1003 on Jan. 8 to share the latest news he’s heard about the defensive coordinator and whether a return to the Vikings is possible.
“As far as Flo’s contract is concerned, I don’t think it’s a priority. [with the Vikings]as he is now focused on potential head coaching opportunities,” Pelissero said.
“Once you get over that, let’s see how some of the other dominoes fall. Is it possible that Flo could come back? Yes. But there’s a lot of other interest, I’ll tell you, as far as defensive coordinators, if there’s not a head coaching opportunity.”
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On Jan. 8, ESPN reported that the Cowboys have requested permission to speak with Minnesota defensive passing game coordinator Daronte Jones regarding the defensive coordinator vacancy, Dallas Cowboys’ Todd Archer reported, citing multiple sources.
Vikings’ Jordan Addison news emerges ahead of free agency
Addison, the 23rd overall pick in the 2023 draft, is entering the final year of his rookie contract and is eligible for a fifth-year option that would keep him under contract for a top-tier No. 2 receiver through the 2027 season.
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NFL.com’s Marc Ross urges the Vikings to exercise Addison’s fifth-year option, which would give Addison $17.5 million guaranteed through the 2027 season, which is more than his entire four-year, $13.4 million rookie contract is worth.
Vikings payroll crunch could force moves no one wants to see
Vikings could make four cuts to save $44 million over 2026 salary cap
Minnesota Vikings 5 ​​Defensive Coordinator Candidates for 2026
salary cap space jobs
The Vikings need to make a lot of decisions to control the salary cap and have a little room to add some free agents.
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I’m not sure if -38M already includes the carryover amount.
2026 Cap: ($45,818,060)
Note: The excess limit includes at least 885K players who signed futures contracts plus 5.6 million in dead money.
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Trade Greenard to 49ers for third pick
Trade Hockenson and sixth pick to Broncos for fourth pick
Chet Jones
Carter Hargrave
Cekelly
O’Neal extended for 3 years and 69M
Reorganize Jefferson (Max)
Extended nail 2 years 16M
Extended Raymond 2 years 20M
Wright extended 2 years and 6M
ERFA tender to Zavier Scott and Bo Richter
Cut Smith (retired) after June 1
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Updated 2026 cap: $27,743,190
2027 cap: $37,879,523
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The team could waive Allen and Metellus in 2027, which would result in…
2027 cap: $63,724,523
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Which free agents with $27 million in cap space would you target?
Simulation of yesteryear
Trade partner: 49ers
Sent: Jonathan Greenard
Received: Selected: 90
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Trade Partner: Broncos
SEND: TJ Hockenson, PICK 186: RND 6
Received: PICK: 108 RND: 4
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Trading partner: Eagle
Send: PICK 49: RND 2
Received: PICK 54 RND 2, PICK 122 RND 4
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Pick: 18 RND: 1 Caleb Downs S Ohio State 6’0″ 205
Pick: 54 RND: 2 Lee Hunter DT Texas Tech 6’4″ 330
Pick: 82 RND: 3 Connor Lew C. Auburn 6’3″ 303
Pick: 90 RND: 3 Keionte Scott CB Miami 6’0″ 194
Pick: 97 RND: 3 Nicholas Singleton RB Penn State 6’0″ 224
Pick: 108 RND: 4 Derrick Moore EDGE Michigan 6’3″ 260
Pick: 122 RND: 4 Michael Trigg TE Baylor 6’4″ 240
PICK: 161 RND: 5 Trinidad Chambliss QB Ole Miss 6’0″ 200
Pick: 234 RND: 7 De’Zhaun Stribling WR Ole Miss 6″2″ 210
Pick: 244 RND: 7 Mohamed Toure LB Miami 6″2″ 236
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NOTE: I realize there are no players available in the simulation. They never are until they become.
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