Vikings face tough decision on linebacker Blake Cashman's future
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 11:25 PM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
The Minnesota Vikings must decide the fate of linebacker Blake Cashman, who might face release ahead of the 2026 season. Cashman, in the last year of his contract, has played two seasons for the team. With changes in the front office and depth at the linebacker position, including the signing of rookie Jake Golday, the team faces a potential roster shift. A straightforward cut would reclaim over $7 million in cap space, a consideration for the new general manager. Cashman, a key player with substantial contributions, might still remain in the team's plans amidst financial and developmental factors.
- •Blake Cashman is a linebacker for the Minnesota Vikings.
- •He is entering the final year of his three-year contract.
- •The Vikings added rookie linebacker Jake Golday in the 2026 draft.
- •Releasing Cashman could save the team over $7 million in cap space.
- •There are multiple alternatives at linebacker on the roster.
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