Minnesota has 15 players who are set to be free agents this year. Safety Anthony Harris is the big-ticket unrestricted free agent. Linebacker Eric Wilson, another unrestricted free agent, could also command a high price in free agency.
Due to the restrictions the Vikings probably have to deal with on 2021’s salary cap, the team isn’t in a great place to re-sign either Harris or Wilson. However, Minnesota can still look at ways of retaining other players who are set to be free agents.
This list takes a look at the restricted free agents for the Vikings this offseason. Just a note: DB Chris Jones is technically an exclusive rights free agent, so he is not included on this list.
Here is a look at each of the restricted free agents and how Minnesota can approach each one going forward: