Wild Theory Suggests Vikings Owners Could Sell the Team

USA TODAY Sports The Minnesota Vikings spent big during the free agency periods of 2024 and 2025, and because they scaled back in 2026, resetting their salary cap, they might be for sale, or so goes the theory from Pioneer Press ‘s Charley Walters. The Wilfs have spent aggressively, which makes the sale speculation tougher to buy. Walters delivered the spicy take inside his weekly article, and the theory landed big time in front of shocked eyeballs, as nobody anywhere thinks or thought that the franchise is for sale.

Minnesota’s Spending Habits Tell a Different Story Do you perceive the Vikings as for sale? Minnesota Vikings owner Zygi Wilf speaks with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell during second-quarter action of a Wild Card game at U. S.

Bank Stadium, with Jan. 15, 2023, in Minneapolis capturing a brief in-game exchange between leadership figures as postseason intensity unfolded on the field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports Walters: The Vikings Could Be For Sale Walters wasn’t shy about unloading his theory, writing , “It’s beginning to look as if Vikings ownership now could be mirroring Twins ownership, which has sought to sell its team.

Figuring they were championship worthy, the Vikings a year ago spent more money on player payroll in the offseason ($350 million) than any of the NFL’s other 31 teams. ” “This offseason, the Vikings have spent just $226 million, second lowest in the league. It appears Vikings owners Mark and Zygi Wilf have decided on a significant payroll slash this year.