Vikings GM and front office are exploring a trade for veteran defensive tackle Javon Hargrave, who signed a two‑year, $30M deal in 2025 but posted only 3.5 sacks and 537 defensive snaps in 2026. A move would release roughly $15M in cap space and could help the team reach the $40M over‑cap figure before 2026 free agency.
If a trade proves difficult, Minnesota could restructure Hargrave’s contract, hoping his experience in Brian Flores’ system will spark a rebound. Meanwhile, younger linemen like Levi Drake Rodriguez and Jalen Redmond have outperformed expectations, mitigating the impact of losing Hargrave.