The situation with Minnesota Vikings pass rusher Danielle Hunter is getting more complicated. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, teams are calling about a potential trade for Hunter and they have been for some time.
“Here is my understanding of where it stands. Sources say that teams have been calling the Minnesota Vikings regarding Danielle Hunter. He has in fact generated some trade interest.”
Last week, we wrote about a potential extension for Hunter since he is due only $4.9 million in cash in 2023. That number is at least $10-15 million below his market value, which sits around $20 million per season.
Would the Vikings trade Hunter now? It’s hard to say. A trade before the draft makes a lot more sense due to the nature of the NFL offseason. They would have had the opportunity to replace him in the draft with multiple quality pass rushers between picks 20 and 75.
His value is also fluid due to the two serious injuries that ended both his 2020 and 2021 seasons, but he is still just 28 years old and won’t turn 29 until October 29th.