Following a career-high 16.5 sack season in 2023, Minnesota Vikings edge rusher Danielle Hunter is set to become a free agent for the first time in his career.
Hunter’s contract is likely to be extended by the Vikings before he becomes free agent in March. The Vikings risk losing Hunter for nothing when they could have dealt him in November if they are unable to reach an agreement on a longer contract.
Days had passed since Kirk Cousins suffered a season-ending Achilles injury that all but eliminated the Vikings’ hopes of winning the Super Bowl, leading to the November 1 trade deadline. At the trade deadline, Hunter attracted a lot of attention, and the Vikings received requests for a trade during the offseason.
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His 2021 campaign came to an abrupt halt the next year when he suffered a torn pectoral muscle. The Vikings refrained from making a long-term investment on the Pro Bowl edge rusher due to concerns about Hunter’s health.
For the previous two seasons, though, Hunter has participated in every game in an effort to allay any concerns about his health going forward. Hunter had a standout year, tying for first place in tackles for loss (23), and finishing sixth in sacks (16.5).
As he approaches his 30th birthday in 2024, Hunter intends to profit from one more substantial, extended contract. Hunter was expected to sign a three-year, $65 million contract with a $40 million guarantee, according to Pro Football Focus (PFF). With an average yearly value of $21.67 million, that contract would place 10th among edge rushers before to 2024’s free agency.
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