Justin Jefferson was set to cost nearly $39 million against the Vikings’ salary cap in 2026 before this restructuring. David Berding / Getty Images
March 6, 2026Updated 4:01 pm EST
The Minnesota Vikings are restructuring the contracts of wide receiver Justin Jefferson, left tackle Christian Darrisaw and cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. to clear salary-cap space for 2026, according to team sources.
Jefferson, Darrisaw and Murphy all signed long-term deals in recent years. These moves offer cap flexibility.
Minnesota entered this offseason facing a significant cap deficit. Before releases and these restructures, the Vikings were facing about a $46.6 million hurdle, according to Over the Cap.
Interim general manager Rob Brzezinski’s salary-cap expertise offers a benefit in this situation. As part of the cap crunch, the Vikings are also expected to release the following players: center Ryan Kelly, running back Aaron Jones, defensive tackle Javon Hargrave and defensive tackle Jonathan Allen.
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