The Minnesota Vikings have invested over $153 million in free agents recently, ranking second in the league. With Kirk Cousins' contract off the books and transitioning from Sam Darnold to J.J. McCarthy, the team now holds $17.259 million in cap space, placing them 11th lowest in the NFL, per OverTheCap. This amount should cover their draft picks and undrafted free agents, even if they decide to trade down from the 24th overall selection.
The surplus cap space may enable the Vikings to pursue a veteran trade during the draft. Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's strategy of shifting funds from new deals to 2026 offers added flexibility for 2025. As the NFL offseason reaches its peak, the team's financial positioning is a key aspect to monitor.