 reacts with linebacker Eric Wilson (55) during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images</p>
<p>” data-image-meta=”{“aperture”:”2.8″,”credit”:”Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images”,”camera”:”Canon EOS R1″,”caption”:”Dec 21, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive lineman Jalen Redmond (61) reacts with linebacker Eric Wilson (55) during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images”,”created_timestamp”:”1766341328″,”copyright”:”Vincent Carchietta”,”focal_length”:”400″,”iso”:”1250″,”shutter_speed”:”0.0003125″,”title”:”NFL: Minnesota Vikings at New York Giants”,”orientation”:”1″}” data-image-title=”NFL: Minnesota Vikings at New York Giants” data-large-file=”https://vikingsterritory.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=1180,height=787,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/USATSI_27864520.jpg” data-medium-file=”https://vikingsterritory.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=788,height=444,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/USATSI_27864520.jpg” data-orig-file=”https://vikingsterritory.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/USATSI_27864520-scaled.jpg” data-orig-size=”2560,1707″ data-permalink=”https://vikingsterritory.com/2026/news/top_news/vikings-players-value-skyrocketed-2026/attachment/nfl-minnesota-vikings-at-new-york-giants-37″ decoding=”sync” fetchpriority=”high” height=”444″ loading=”eager” src=”https://vikingsterritory.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=788,height=444,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/USATSI_27864520.jpg” width=”788″><figcaption><span>Dec 21, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive lineman Jalen Redmond (61) reacts with linebacker Eric Wilson (55) during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images</span></figcaption></figure>
<p>By design, the Vikings free agents aren’t particularly plentiful. </p>
<p>Minnesota’s leadership planned for a successful 2025. In fact, the hope was so ample that there was a belief in being able to compete for a Super Bowl. Were that to have occurred, then the Vikings having a ton of roster continuity would have been welcome. Why not bring back the talent that could push Minnesota toward a Lombardi?</p>
<p>But then reality has hit and the Vikings didn’t get close to winning it all. Worse yet, the Vikings didn’t even qualify for the final tournament to have a chance at the championship. </p>
<p>GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, HC Kevin O’Connell, and the rest of the team leadership are now determining how to correct the various issues. A major part of that includes deciding who should stay or go from the roster. To gain a clearer view of the Vikings free agents, consider who gets included among the list provided by <em>Over the Cap</em>. </p>
<p>(The players are listed in alphabetical order going based on last name. The names in red are predicted to leave whereas the names in green are predicted to stay). </p>
<h2>Vikings Free Agents — Stay or Go?</h2>
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Ty Chandler, Running Back: Not lacking in speed, Mr. Chandler has shown promise at different points. Nevertheless, Minnesota doesn’t appear likely to keep him around. There are better options for both offense and specials.
Andrew DePaola, Long Snapper: Look for the bagel connoisseur to stick around. He’s an All Pro and a great leader. Well-liked around the building and helps the team win.
 during the NFL International Series game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter van den Berg-USA TODAY Sports.</p>
<p>” data-image-meta=”{“aperture”:”2.8″,”credit”:”Peter van den Berg-USA TODAY Sports”,”camera”:”ILCE-9M2″,”caption”:”Oct 2, 2022; London, United Kingdom; Minnesota Vikings long snapper Andrew DePaola (42) during the NFL International Series game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter van den Berg-USA TODAY Sports”,”created_timestamp”:”1664757442″,”copyright”:”Peter van den Berg”,”focal_length”:”133″,”iso”:”1600″,”shutter_speed”:”0.0008″,”title”:”NFL: International Series-Minnesota Vikings at New Orleans Saints”,”orientation”:”0″}” data-image-title=”NFL: International Series-Minnesota Vikings at New Orleans Saints” data-large-file=”https://vikingsterritory.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=1180,height=785,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/USATSI_19184080.jpg” data-medium-file=”https://vikingsterritory.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=788,height=444,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/USATSI_19184080.jpg” data-orig-file=”https://vikingsterritory.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/USATSI_19184080-scaled.jpg” data-orig-size=”1600,1064″ data-permalink=”https://vikingsterritory.com/2022/general-news/pro-bowl-voters-love-the-vikings/attachment/nfl-international-series-minnesota-vikings-at-new-orleans-saints-27″ decoding=”async” loading=”lazy” src=”https://vikingsterritory.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=788,height=444,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/USATSI_19184080.jpg”><figcaption>Oct 2, 2022; London, United Kingdom; Minnesota Vikings long snapper Andrew DePaola (42) during the NFL International Series game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter van den Berg-USA TODAY Sports.</figcaption></figure>
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C.J. Ham, Fullback: A tremendous success story. Mr. Ham appears to be at the end of his playing days. Retirement is the outcome here.
Rondale Moore, Receiver/Returner: Oozes talent and is still young. Didn’t work out due to injury and Minnesota appears likely to move ahead with Myles Price.
Fabian Moreau, Corner