The 4 Biggest Losers of 2026 Vikings Free Agency
Matt Krohn Most of the splashy happenings from Minnesota Vikings’ 2026 free agency — there weren’t many, other than Kyler Murray’s arrival — are over. The club can still sign depth free-agent pieces, but the firestorm of free-agent movement is done. So, let’s look at the “losers” from the process.
Minnesota’s roster shuffle came with collateral damage. The criteria? Players most affected — not in a good way — by new arrivals and the front office’s decision-making .
The players on this list are in ascending order (No. 1 = biggest “loser”). Some Vikings Now Face Steeper Climbing This Summer Who do you consider the biggest loser?
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Dwight McGlothern (29) aligns across from receivers and scans the formation against the Los Angeles Rams, Jan 13, 2025, at State Farm Stadium in an NFC Wild Card matchup, bringing physical coverage and awareness as Minnesota’s secondary handled a high-pressure postseason test under bright lights. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images.
4. Dwight McGlothern (CB) McGlothern may not have been the smoking-gun candidate to earn Minnesota’s CB3 job in 2026, and the signing of veteran defensive back James Pierre made sure of that. Minnesota found McGlothern via undrafted free agency in 2024, and since then, many fans have held high hopes for a breakout performance because of his tremendous size and production at LSU and Arkansas.
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