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Vikings list most overpaid players ahead of 2026 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 8:15 PM

Last updated Jul 8, 2026

Vikings list most overpaid players ahead of 2026 season

Summary

As the 2026 NFL season approaches, the Minnesota Vikings have identified several players as overpaid based on their current contract values. Tight end Josh Oliver, at a $9.9 million cap hit, and running back Aaron Jones, with $10.2 million, are among the notable names. Tight end T.J. Hockenson carries a cap hit of $15.6 million, with performance expectations shifting under new quarterback Kyler Murray. Right guard Will Fries tops the list at $17.2 million, raising questions about his true on-field value. These evaluations come as the team prepares for roster decisions in the coming weeks, with training camps on the horizon.

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•Vikings begin the regular season in about nine weeks.
•Josh Oliver's cap hit is $9.9 million, considered too high for a blocking tight end.
•Aaron Jones, effective but aging, holds a $10.2 million cap hit.
•T.J. Hockenson has a $15.6 million cap hit; performance has dipped since injury.
•Will Fries leads the list with a $17.2 million cap hit, raising value questions.

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