NFL teams could begin negotiating with agents of players with expiring contracts at 11 a.m. Central time on Monday. Contracts can be officially signed when the new league year begins at 3 p.m. on Wednesday.
After agreeing to terms with running back Aaron Jones on Sunday, the Vikings had 21 players set to become unrestricted free agents this week, including quarterback Sam Darnold and cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. By Monday night, Darnold was headed to Seattle and Murphy, the Vikings’ highest free-agent priority, was staying in Minnesota. The Vikings also agreed to a deal with Colts center Ryan Kelly, meaning the four-time Pro Bowl selection will be as a veteran partner for presumed new QB J.J. McCarthy (and possibly spelling the end of Garrett Bradbury’s tenure).
Here’s how Monday played out for the Vikings:
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