The Minnesota Vikings were very aggressive during 2025 free agency, spending the most raw money in the league. But the salary cap piper eventually has to be paid, and as we look at it right now (via Over The Cap), they are a shade over $36 million in the red for 2026.
As the New Orleans Saints prove every year, for better or worse, getting cap-compliant doesn't have to be incredibly difficult. Current contracts can be restructured, cuts can be made, and players can be traded to provide relief.
In whatever fashion they take shape, the Vikings will have some tough decisions to make when the offseason comes.