This was a topic that was discussed at length in the offseason. Danielle Hunter was due an $18 million roster bonus and the Vikings had to decide how to best move forward with the young defensive end.
What they decided to do was convert the roster bonus into a signing bonus, clearing $12 million in cap space, which was essentially the space they needed to sign Za’Darius Smith.
While his performance this season (7.0 sacks, 47 pressures, 12th per PFF) hasn’t been bad per se, it also hasn’t been consistent. He has shown real struggles rushing from the stand-up position and he has gone long stretches without making a noticeable impact.
What should the Vikings do with Hunter after the season? Let’s dive into where things sit with Hunter.