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Byron Murphy
Could be rewarding FA signee
Bucky Brooks of NFL.com suggests Murphy could prove a valuable free-agent signee for the Vikings.
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Kirk Cousins
Has had extension talks
Cousins and the Vikings have discussed an extension, but him playing out the final season of his contract in 2023 before hitting free agency remains a possibility, according to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network.
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K.J. Osborn
Could be No. 2 WR in 2023
Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that Adam Thielen and the Vikings could part ways in the coming days, which would clear the way for Osborn to work as the team's No. 2 wide receiver in 2023.
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Za'Darius Smith
Requests release from Vikings
Smith has requested the Vikings release him but the team has no plans to do so, Bobby Kownack of NFL.com reports.
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Dalvin Tomlinson
Extension on table
Tomlinson had the void date on his current contract pushed to March 15, giving the Vikings extra time to work out an extension with him, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
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Eric Kendricks
Unlikely to keep current salary
Kendricks will likely have his contract restructured or be released outright by the Vikings this offseason, Cynthia Frelund of NFL.com predicts.
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Justin Jefferson
Gets hardware but not MVP
Jefferson was named the AP Offensive Player of the Year in the NFL on Thursday.
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Adam Thielen
Working on restructuring deal
Thielen said on the Pat McAfee Show that he's working on restructuring his contract with Minnesota to lower his cap hit, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
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Patrick Peterson
Wants to stay in Minnesota
Peterson indicated on his podcast last week that he wants to re-sign with the Vikings when he becomes a free agent in March, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
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Justin Jefferson
Should have Cousins back in '23
Jefferson is expected to continue operating with Kirk Cousins as his quarterback in 2023, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
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Kirk Cousins
Expected back with Vikings in '23
Cousins is expected to serve as the starting quarterback for the Vikings again in 2023, with the only question being if he'll be playing out the final year of his deal, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
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Garrett Bradbury
Wants to return to Minnesota
Bradbury wants to sign a contract to remain with the Vikings, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
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Justin Jefferson
Open to extension
Jefferson indicated Monday he's willing to sign a contract extension with the Vikings, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
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Kene Nwangwu
In line to play Sunday
Nwangwu is in line to play in Sunday's playoff game against the Giants, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
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Harrison Smith
On track to play Sunday
Smith is slated to play Sunday against the Giants, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
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Ty Chandler
Could be return man in playoffs
Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com speculates that Chandler could get an opportunity as Minnesota's kick returner in Sunday's playoff game against the Giants if Kene Nwangwu is unable to play.
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Harrison Smith
Expected to suit up for playoffs
Coach Kevin O'Connell expects Smith to play in Sunday's playoff game against the Giants, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
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Irv Smith
Expected to come off IR
The Vikings plan to activate Smith from injured reserve ahead of Sunday's game against the Bears, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
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Justin Jefferson
Expects more attention from Packers
Jefferson noted Thursday he expects the Packers to change up their approach against him compared to what they deployed in his big Week 1 performance, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
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Irv Smith
Progressing in recovery
Coach Kevin O'Connell said Thursday that Smith's making progress in his recovery from an ankle injury, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
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Christian Darrisaw
Could return Saturday
Darrisaw is expected to return from a concussion for a Week 15 game against the Colts, Carmen Vitali of Fox Sports reports.
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Patrick Peterson
Causes stir with comments
Peterson drew the ire of former teammate Kyler Murray on Wednesday with comments the cornerback made about the star quarterback on the most recent episode of his "All Things Covered" podcast, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.
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Andrew Booth
Could miss rest of season
Booth will undergo knee surgery Monday and could miss the remainder of the season, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Kirk Cousins
Won't have starting LT against Pats
Cousins won't have starting left tackle Christian Darrisaw available for Thursday's game against the Patriots, as Kevin Seifert of ESPN reports that Darrisaw won't play after suffering his second concussion in two weeks.
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Za'Darius Smith
Expected to play Sunday
Smith, who's officially listed as questionable due to a knee injury, is expected to play Sunday against Dallas, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
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