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The Minnesota Vikings aren’t messing around as the legal tampering period kicks off. They’ve already made some big moves. The Vikings have already landed top free agents like defensive lineman Jonathan Allen, guard Will Fries, and center Ryan Kelly.
The Vikings just made another major move in free agency, landing a big-name addition to strengthen their defensive line. With this signing, they’ve now spent more money than any other team in free agency so far.
Minnesota Vikings sign DT Javon Hargrave
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The Vikings just made another big move, now agreeing to a deal with Pro Bowl defensive tackle, Javon Hargrave. Hargrave just wrapped up a two-year stint with the 49ers and has also spent time with the Steelers, playing his first 4 years. He also played for the Eagles, where he played for four seasons.
The #Vikings aren’t done: They’re also closing in on a deal with two-time Pro Bowl DT Javon Hargrave and plan to sign him after his release from the #49ers is official Wednesday, sources say.
So Jonathan Allen heads to Minnesota and now another huge D-line move in the works. pic.twitter.com/g88QC94xtW
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 11, 2025
The 49ers are set to officially release Javon Hargrave on Wednesday, and that’s when the contract details with the Vikings will come out. Hargrave is a game changer on the defensive line. Since 2021, he’s posted a 92.4 pass rush grade, ranking fourth among all interior defenders.
With the 32 year old Javon Hargrave now teaming up with newly signed DT Jonathan Allen. They now join a solid group featuring OLBs Dallas Turner, Jonathan Greenard, and Andrew Van Ginkel, along with DT Harrison Phillips, this defensive front has the makings of one of the best in the league, at least on paper.
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It’ll be interesting to see how the Vikings wrap up free agency and whether they have any more moves left in the tank. But even if they’re done, GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has already done a solid job.
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