The 5 Vikings Eating the Most Cap Space in 2026

26, 2025, at the Sport Ireland Campus in Dublin, Ireland. Hockenson joined teammates overseas as the Vikings promoted their international presence ahead of the NFL’s continued expansion into global markets and future international showcase events. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images The Minnesota Vikings “took it easy” this offseason, resetting their salary cap so that 2027 and 2028 don’t feature hellish financial constraints.

In the meantime, let’s take a look at the most expensive players of 2026. Minnesota’s biggest cap hits mostly belong to stars, with one or two contracts worth watching closely. These five men, listed in ascending order, have the largest cap hits this season (No.

1 = biggest cap number) The Top of the MIN Payroll Is Mostly Justifiable Men with the most cheddar by the numbers. Minnesota Vikings tight end T. J.

Hockenson (87) heads off the field after pregame warmups before facing the Chicago Bears on Oct. 15, 2023, at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. Hockenson prepared for another NFC North matchup while serving as one of the central pass-catching weapons in Minnesota’s offense during the 2023 campaign.