Whirlwind start to free agency for Minnesota Vikings

The 2017 NFL Free Agent signing period has gotten off to a whirlwind start for the Minnesota Vikings.  Household names like LT Matt Kalil and cornerback Captain Munnerlyn will be suiting up for a new team this upcoming season, while two unfamiliar names will be donning the purple and gold for the first time.  Here’s a quick update on what the Vikings have done thus far in free agency.

 

Departures

WR-Charles Johnson to the Carolina Panthers: One-year deal worth $2.2 million 

 

CB-Captain Munnerlyn to the Carolina Panthers:  Four-year deal worth $21 million

 

LT-Matt Kalil to the Carolina Panthers: Five-year deal worth $55.5 million with $25 million guaranteed.

 

TE-Rhett Ellison to the New York Giants: Four-year deal worth $18 million                               

 

P-Jeff Locke to the Indianapolis Colts: Two-year deal for undisclosed amount

 

New Arrivals

LT-Riley Reiff from the Detroit Lions: Five-year deal for $58.75 million with $26.3 million guaranteed

 

RT-Mike Remmers from the Carolina Panthers: Five-year deal worth $30 million with $10.5 million guaranteed 

 

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