Vikings highlight bargain players ahead of 2026 NFL season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 1:06 PM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
The Minnesota Vikings are focusing on affordable talent for the upcoming 2026 NFL season. Among their key bargain players is offensive tackle Blake Brandel, expected to take on a starting center role with a cap hit of $4.5 million. Linebacker Eric Wilson, re-signed after leading the NFL in sacks last season, carries a cap hit of $4.1 million. Wide receiver Jauan Jennings joins the team for $9.5 million, providing a strong WR3 option. The Vikings aim to leverage these value signings as they contend for the Super Bowl.
- •Blake Brandel likely starting center with a $4.5 million cap hit.
- •Eric Wilson re-signed after leading NFL in sacks at $4.1 million.
- •Jauan Jennings joins as a top WR3 option for $9.5 million.
- •Vikings focusing on affordability while aiming for Super Bowl contention.
- •Team has not boasted strong depth at wide receiver in years.
- 1:06 PMYahoo Sports — The Vikings’ Biggest Bargain Players for 2026
"Every NFL team needs affordable players who outperform their contracts, especially those squads truly contending for the Super Bowl. The […]
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