Vikings Stand Between Us and Football Immortality!
Coming into the NFL’s free agency period, the Vikings looked like they weren’t going to be able to secure future […]
Brad Rempel-Imagn Images Coming into the NFL’s free agency period, the Vikings looked like they weren’t going to be able to secure future compensatory selections. Is that still the case? As things stand, the Vikings are on the board.
Nick Korte of Over the Cap is among the online authorities on the matter (he’s perhaps the authority). His current estimate has Minnesota earning a 6th for letting Jalen Nailor sign a lucrative contract with the Raiders . The Vikings May Earn an Extra 6th for ’27 Draft Gaining a 6th isn’t reason to throw a parade.
Regardless, there’s some merit in picking up an extra draft pick even if it arrives at a modest position in the 2027 NFL Draft. As things stand, Rob Brzezinski — the long-time executive tasked with being the fill-in GM — is moving into the 2026 NFL Draft with nine draft picks. Standing above all others is the No.
18 selection, the team’s opening-round selection. Do note, though, that there’s a 2nd to stand alongside a pair of 3rds. The second 3rd-Round selection got added into the mix due to the compensatory process, generated by Sam Darnold taking off.
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