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The Danielle Dilemma: A Vikings Problem with 3 Potential Solutions

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Right off the top, I’ll acknowledge my actual opinion: the best course of action for solving the Danielle Dilemma is to agree to an extension. Elite edge rushers are supremely difficult to find. Subtracting him from an already porous defense would be foolish.

And, of course, the Vikings would find themselves in an unenviable position after moving him. Trading Danielle Hunter would mean the Vikings are looking for someone exactly like Danielle Hunter. As of late June, only a single player on Minnesota’s roster is capable of doing what Hunter can do: Mr. Hunter himself.

NFL: Minnesota Vikings at Washington Commanders
Nov 6, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Danielle Hunter (99) sacks Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) during the second half at FedExField.