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Vikings urged to lock up key defender long before 2025 season ends

The Minnesota Vikings struck gold when they signed linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. as an undrafted free agent in 2023. After two years of being a starter, they now face an interesting situation with him needing to be re-signed.

Bleacher Report's Alex Ballentine named one player on each NFL team that needs to be a priority to re-sign. Pace was named for the Vikings, as Ballentine wants them to jump on it before the end of the season.

"Brian Flores has built a front seven in Minnesota that is hell for opposing offenses. The Vikings have done a good job of identifying and developing talent that fits what they like to do and linebacker Ivan Pace Jr.