MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — In the team’s first big move of free agency, the Vikings have reportedly swapped one defensive tackle for another.
According to NFL Network’s Mike Garofolo, the Vikings will sign Harrison Phillips, formerly of the Buffalo Bills, to a three-year, $19.5 million deal.
In a corresponding move, the team will release Michael Pierce, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported.
The Vikings signed Pierce to a three-year, $27 million contract in 2020. He opted out of his first season with the team due to COVID-19 concerns, and missed nine games with injury last season.