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Danielle Hunter Makes Stance on New Vikings Contract Clear

By Larry Rupp

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter made his stance regarding his new contract clear.
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter made his stance regarding his new contract clear. / Stephen Maturen/Getty Images
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The Minnesota Vikings defense took a major hit last season when it lost defensive end Danielle Hunter before the season started with a neck injury. The team is clearly excited to have him back in 2021. However, he has yet to make an appearance at team OTAs because he is unhappy with his current contract.

Hunter is missing out on a $100,00 workout bonus, so this has to be a substantial issue for him. He reportedly has his eyes set on a new contract and wants to have it completed before opening kickoff in September. That simply doesn't seem likely at this point, though.

Danielle Hunter Unhappy with Vikings Contract

The two-time Pro Bowler is under contract for three more seasons, which means the Vikings front office likely does not want to change his deal. With the salary cap constantly shifting up and down, it's hard to see the team dishing out any more money than it has to right now.

It's safe to say Hunter is a game-changer on defense as he racked up 70 tackles, 14.5 sacks and three forced fumbles during his last season of play in 2019. He could earn himself a raise if he is able to stay healthy and have a huge year in 2021.

All things considered, it just doesn't look likely that either side will budge in this situation. It's worth keeping an eye on how long Hunter decides to sit out from team activities and if the elite pass rusher will be back on the field with the Vikings anytime soon.

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Larry Rupp is not a FanDuel employee. In addition to providing DFS gameplay advice, Larry Rupp also participates in DFS contests on FanDuel using his personal account, username phillyfan424. While the strategies and player selections recommended in his articles are his personal views, he may deploy different strategies and player selections when entering contests with his personal account. The views expressed in their articles are the author's alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of FanDuel. 

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