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The Minnesota Vikings continue to sort out their plans as they revamp the roster going into 2026. There were multiple restructures and cuts necessary to get cap compliant, but now they can start looking to add.
With the legal tampering window and free agency set to begin, the Minnesota Vikings’ quarterback situation has become one of the bigger talking points across the league. For weeks, the speculation has centered on who might join the roster
The Vikings made two small moves that will help the team on both sides of the ball.
Pierre gives the Vikings some size and experience as cornerback depth on the outside.
For the second year in a row, the Vikings were awarded the highest compensatory pick available, #97 overall, a third-round pick for Sam Darnold signing with the Seattle Seahawks during last offseason. They also got the 97th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft after Kirk Cousins signed with the Atlanta Falcons during the 2024 offseason.
NFL Media’s Cameron Wolfe reported that the Vikings and free agent cornerback James Pierre are in agreement on a two-year deal. It is worth a maximum of $8.5 million with $3.7 million guaranteed. Pierre played outside cornerback for the Pittsburgh Steelers since being drafted in 2020 out of FAU.