Vikings have kept a low profile in the first week of free agency, signing only a handful of players. Their most headline‑grabbing move was acquiring quarterback Kyler Murray for a modest $1.3 million. The deal signals a shift from the high‑spending spree of recent years toward a more measured approach.

Brzezinski, now interim GM, explained that the Vikings entered the season $43 million over the league cap. Over the Cap reports a cash‑to‑cap ratio of 0.85 for 2026, the third lowest in the NFL. The organization is tightening its budget while still eyeing a playoff run.

Key roster moves included retaining linebacker Eric Wilson on an $8