The NFL’s legal tampering period opened at 11 a.m. Monday, ahead of the start of the league year and free agency on Wednesday. The Minnesota Vikings have already made a slew of moves, and announced a few of them.

Vikings are hoping to bounce back from disappointing 2025 season and it begins with making key free-agent signings,

Minnesota has a $44.3 million salary cap deficit to eliminate first before exploring cost-effective options.

In addition to Darnold, the Vikings also lost quarterback Daniel Jones, safety Cam Bynum, left tackle Cam Robinson and edge rusher Patrick Jones in the previous free agent cycle while gaining center Ryan Kelly, right guard Will Fries, linebacker Eric Wilson and cornerback Isaiah Rodgers.

Minnesota Vikings center Ryan Kelly has retired after a concussion-marred final season in his 10-year NFL career, the team announced on Friday. Kelly played in only eight games in his lone season with the Vikings after he was part of the team’s push to invest heavily in an offensive line upgrade,