Danielle Hunter Fantasy

The Minnesota Vikings placed defensive end Danielle Hunter (undisclosed) on Injured Reserve on Wednesday, meaning he'll miss at least the first three games of the season. Hunter hasn't practiced since last month with an undisclosed injury. The former LSU Tiger has 14.5 sacks in each of the last two years, but the Vikings will be without a key defensive playmaker early on. When healthy, the 25-year-old is a starter at defensive line in IDP leagues, but you'll have to go in another direction if you own him. Minnesota's acquisition of defensive end Yannick Ngakoue is looking even better now. The Vikings Defense will now be slightly less attractive as a low-end starting defensive unit with Hunter on IR.

Sep. 9th • 4:34 PM

Updating a previous report, Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter (undisclosed) isn't practicing on Wednesday. The Vikings remain optimistic about his timetable for a return, but it doesn't look like that will come in Week 1 against the Packers. Minnesota continues to be cautious with their star pass-rusher, who hasn't practiced since Aug. 14. If you were planning on using Hunter as your defensive line starter in IDP leagues to kick off the year, you should be making alternate plans as we speak. When healthy, the 25-year-old is an integral part of the Vikes defense, racking up 14.5 sacks each of the last two seasons.

Sep. 9th • 2:59 PM

The Minnesota Vikings signed defensive end Danielle Hunter to a five-year, $72 million extension with $40 million in guarantees and a $15 million signing bonus, according to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport. Hunter has 147 tackles (91 solo), 25.5 sacks, 36 tackles for loss, 125 quarterback hurries, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries in his three seasons with Minnesota.

Jun. 27th • 8:44 AM