The Vikings’ Top Extension Candidate if MIN Needs Cap Space for ’26 Trade Deadline

The Vikings top extension candidate is veteran edge rusher Andrew Van Ginkel. Minnesota s long-haired pass rusher is playing on the final year of his contract in the Twin Cities. Does it make sense to tack on more years to his contract? Doing so has the potential to open more than $11 million, per Over the Cap. Tossing that onto the current open room a hair under $6 million would involve boosting the needed cap space to a point where the team could go bold before the trade deadline. EDGE Andrew Van GinkelThe Vikings Top Extension Candidate Of course, there are a variety of players who could be extended. Linebacker Blake Cashman has been having a magnificent season. Running back Jordan Mason has worked through injury, a set of circumstances that point toward his importance. Center Blake Brandel has been quite good in his new home and maybe receiver Jordan Addison could be had at a small discount due to getting off to a slow start to 2026. Look at the roster and th