The big news on Monday was that the Vikings signed quarterback Kirk Cousins to a two-year extension.
You can read more about that here.
The Vikings gave another Pro Bowl player an extension, too.
Chris Tomasson of the Pioneer Press announced that Ham had signed a three-year, $12.25 million deal. Ham was set to be a restricted free agent this offseason.
The deal for #Vikings fullback C.J. Ham, who was due to become a restricted free agent, is $12.25 million over four years, including $4 million in 2020.
— Chris Tomasson (@christomasson) March 16, 2020
Ham, who was born in Duluth, MN, has been with the Vikings since 2017 after signing with the club as an undrafted free agent.
In 2019, he was a big part of the team’s zone blocking scheme and made his first Pro Bowl team.
Through three seasons, he’s ran 20 times for 38 yards and a touchdown to go with 35 catches for 302 yards and a touchdown.
Fullbacks aren’t as utilized as they once were, but we saw from the 49ers last season with their use of Kyle Juszczyk that it certainly can work and be effective.
Through the first four years of his career, Ham has made $1.8 million per Spotrac.
For those thinking Ham might be getting paid a bit too much, Juszczyk is on a four-year, $20 million deal.