Vikings Daily Opener, June 13th, 2023

The Minnesota Vikings are just 89 days away from their season opener. However, one of their star players, outside linebacker Danielle Hunter, will not be attending the mandatory minicamp due to an ongoing contract dispute with the team. Hunter is seeking a new deal, and the two sides have not been able to come to an agreement thus far. The situation has escalated to the point where teams from around the league have reached out to the Vikings about a possible trade. Hunter's absence from the minicamp is significant for the team, as it is an opportunity for the team to develop its game plan and work on their chemistry before the regular season starts. The Vikings must now find a way to resolve this situation before it becomes a distraction during the upcoming season. Reports have surfaced that the Vikings offered Hunter a "band-aid" resolution to his contract, which would provide him with a raise this year but nothing beyond that. However, this offer was not enough for Hunter, who is one of the top edge rushers in football and is slated to make only $5.5 million this season with $4.9 million coming in base salary. The situation with Hunter has raised concerns among Vikings fans and management alike, and it remains to be seen what the future holds for him and the team. However, this is not the only contract dispute the Vikings are facing, as star wide receiver Justin Jefferson is also seeking a new contract ahead of the upcoming season. Jefferson is reportedly working on a second contract that would make him one of the highest-paid wide receivers in the NFL, despite still having two years left on his rookie deal. While the Vikings have not made any official statements about either player's future with the team, the situation highlights the challenges that come with managing player contracts and the pressure that teams face to make decisions that are in their best interest. The Vikings' management needs to address these situations as soon as possible to ensure that the team is ready for the upcoming season. All this and more on today's Vikings Daily Opener. Stay tuned for more updates on the Vikings and their ongoing contract disputes. What do we say? SKOL VIKINGS! Hosted by Dave Stefano @Luft_Krigare. Join the conversation! Fan with us at Vikings 1st & SKOL @Vikings1stSKOL and with our podcast partner Fans First Sports Network @FansFirstSN where you get sports takes for the fan, from the fan! _____________________________________________________________ ⭐️ Our YouTube live shows can be found here! - https://www.youtube.com/@vikings1stskol92 ⭐️ Our Twitter can be found at @Vikings1stSKOL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices