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Head coach Kevin O'Connell of the Minnesota Vikings looks on before the start of a game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on October 16, 2022 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
The Minnesota Vikings are set to head into what could be a very interesting 2026 NFL season.
After bringing former Arizona Cardinals‘ No. 1 overall pick Kyler Murray, the Vikings will head into training camp and preseason action with a quarterback competition. They also have Carson Wentz and J.J. McCarthy on the roster.
Last season, Minnesota came up short of its expectations with McCarthy under center. While the Vikings finished with a 9-8 record, they were third in the NFC North division and missed the playoffs. So far this offseason, there has been a clear sense of urgency about getting back on track.
Minnesota has had to weather the storms of cap constraints. Due to financial reasoning, the Vikings had to move on from players like Javon Hargrave, Jonathan Allen, and Harrison Smith. They have been unable to make moves to replace those players.
That being said, there are some who think the upgrade at quarterback with Murray could place Minnesota back into contention in the NFC. With that being said, one move could help the Vikings win the NFL offseason.
Minnesota Vikings Could Win NFL Offseason With This Move
Brian Flores will have the Minnesota defense playing well. He is arguably the best defensive coordinator in the league. The offense side of the football was the problem last year for the Vikings.
With Murray expected to be the new starting quarterback, Minnesota needs to make sure that the offense around him is up to par.
The Vikings did suffer a disappointing free agency loss when wide receiver Jalen Nailor decided to leave to sign with the Las Vegas Raiders. That leaves Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison as the top two targets, although there is a free agent Minnesota should consider to replace Nailor.
Why not take a look at Tyreek Hill? He is coming off of a brutal knee injury, but if he can get back to full health the addition of Hill would make the Vikings nearly unstoppable on offense.
A Health Tyreek Hill Would Make the Minnesota Offense Unfair
It’s hard to even imagine what a passing game that features a healthy Hill, Jefferson, and Addison could look like. No opposing defense would be able to stop them.
Hill only played in four games for the Miami Dolphins last season, catching 21 passes for 265 yards and a touchdown. Back in 2024, he totaled 81 receptions for 959 yards and six touchdowns in 17 games.
Those numbers aren’t what fans have come to expect from Hill. During the 2023 season, he caught 119 passes for 1,799 yards and 13 touchdowns, while also racking up 119 catches for 1,710 yards and seven scores in 2022.
Granted, there is no guarantee that Hill will be able to revert back to those bigger numbers following the knee injury. Despite the potential concerns, taking a flier on Hill if the price is right would be a wise move for Minnesota.
No one knows what Hill will be looking to get on the open market. There will be concerns about his knee that could drive his cost down.
On a one-year, prove it style of contract, the Vikings should absolutely have interest in bringing the longtime superstar wideout to town.