The 6 Biggest Losses from Vikings Free Agency, Ranked

Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images So far, six members of the 2025 Minnesota Vikings roster have been confirmed to have signed with new teams in 2026. This article aims to rank the impact of these departed Vikings free agents and judge how much they will be missed in 2026. Ranking the 6 Biggest Holes Left by Vikings FA Departures While others like Carson Wentz might still return to Minnesota for the 2026 season, all six of Javon Hargrave, Jonathan Allen, Ben Sims, Ryan Wright, Ty Chandler, and Jalen Nailor will be playing elsewhere.

6. Ben Sims Ben Sims played in eight games for the 2025 Vikings, catching 3 passes for 30 yards. With many tight ends on the depth chart and TJ Hockenson staying put, there probably wasn’t much motivation for the Vikings to bring Sims back.

Dec 14, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Minnesota Vikings tight end Ben Sims (89) celebrates with fans after a game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images He is possibly TE2 in Miami at this point, as Darren Waller remains a free agent and doesn’t seem likely to return to the Dolphins. Sims probably won’t be missed much in Minnesota, but he has a chance to make an impact for the Dolphins.

5. Ty Chandler Ty Chandler became the latest former Viking to find a new home when he signed for the New Orleans Saints this week. Chandler showed some promise during his time in Minnesota, even making four starts in 2023, during which he rushed for over 400 yards and scored three touchdowns in his second season.