Danielle Hunter Fantasy

The Minnesota Vikings plan to keep defensive end Danielle Hunter after his $18 million roster bonus became guaranteed on Sunday. It doesn't preclude the team from redoing the Pro Bowler's contract. The Vikings can still clear salary cap space by converting any portion of the roster bonus into a signing bonus. Hunter is the NFL's youngest player to reach 50 career sacks, and he's the Vikings only proven pass-rusher heading into 2022. The problem is that he hasn't been able to stay healthy of late, as he's played in only seven games in the last two years due to a cervical disc herniation in 2020 and a torn pectoral muscle this past season. Hunter had six sacks in seven starts last year and could be a nice value pick in IDP leagues if he can stay on the field.

Mar. 20th • 10:31 PM

Multiple NFL teams have inquired about the trade availability of Minnesota Vikings Pro Bowl defensive end Danielle Hunter, according to sources. The Vikings aren't believed to be actively shopping Hunter, but multiple executives believe he is available due to salary cap issues -- the Vikings are $15.7 million over the cap. Hunter's $18 million roster bonus is due on March 20. The 27-year-old had 48.5 sacks from 2016-19, but he missed all of 2020 with a neck injury and tore his pectoral muscle in Week 8 of the 2021 season. Hunter has a $26.1 million cap hit in 2022, and if he's traded, the Vikings would save $14 million. The two-time Pro Bowler had 38 tackles (23 solo), six tackles for loss, 10 QB hits and six sacks in his seven games last season before his injury.

Mar. 13th • 11:18 AM

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter might be headed to a new organization this offseason. Ben Goessling is reporting that Hunter's future with Minnesota is an open question. The two-time Pro Bowl pass rusher played only seven games with the Vikings last season. Hunter has an $18 million roster bonus due on March 20, and he carries a $26.1 million cap figure for the 2022 season. The rebuilding Vikings might consider moving on from Hunter in order to save cap space. Hunter has been productive whenever he's on the field, but this is something to monitor this offseason.

Feb. 21st • 11:07 AM