Danielle Hunter Fantasy

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter (neck), who missed all of last season after suffering a cervical herniated disc in his neck during training camp, is back and ready to go for the 2021 season. Hunter will be needed for a Vikings defense that had a franchise-low 23 sacks in 2020. He should be rostered in all IDP leagues after recording 70-plus tackles and 14.5 sacks in both 2018 and 2019. If Hunter can return to his pre-surgery form, he has the potential to be one of the top-producing defensive lineman in IDP leagues. After all, he is the league's youngest player to reach 50 career sacks and is entering this year in his age-26 season.

Sep. 7th • 7:42 PM

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer said that defensive end Danielle Hunter (neck) "looks fantastic" after having surgery on a herniated disc in his neck last October and missing all of the 2020 season. The Vikings are hoping that Hunter can return to his Pro Bowl form and stay healthy after a disappointing year on defense last season. The 26-year-old had 14.5 sacks apiece in both 2018 and 2019. Hunter isn't taking part in mandatory minicamp, but the Vikings are just happy that he's healthy and back in the building as training camp approaches next month. If he can stay healthy all season and return to his pre-injury form, Hunter will be an excellent value pick in IDP leagues in 2021.

Jun. 16th • 2:38 PM

The Minnesota Vikings and defensive end Danielle Hunter agreed to a restructured deal on Tuesday, according to sources informed of the situation. He will receive $5.6 million of the money due to him this year as a signing bonus, giving him a significant portion of the money due to him much sooner. A new $18 million roster bonus will also trigger on the fifth day of the league year in 2022. What was once a five-year extension now becomes a four-year pact, with the Vikings able to move on from Hunter and save significant money next year. The 26-year-old is in his prime, but he also missed all of last year due to a neck injury that required surgery. Minnesota's defense should improve drastically with Hunter back in the fold. He had 14.5 sacks in each of his last two seasons while being named to the Pro Bowl both times.

Jun. 15th • 2:40 PM