The Vikings have made plenty of decisions to cut back on veteran contracts these past two offseasons.
Players like Xavier Rhodes and Riley Reiff have departed in free agency, giving plenty of young players opportunities. Due to all the one-year deals the Vikings gave to free agents this offseason, the team has even more decisions to make in the not-so-distant future.
From safety Harrison Smith to right tackle Brian O’Neill, the Vikings have a plethora of players set to be free agents in the offseason of 2022. Vikings Wire compiled a list of those who, as of now, are set to have their contracts run out that offseason. Note: this list was compiled with the help of Spotrac.
Here it is:
Sep 27, 2020; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive back Harrison Smith (22) runs with the ball after his interception in the second quarter against the Tennessee Titans at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Anthony Barr (55) drops into coverage against the Dallas Cowboys during an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Jun 9, 2021; Minnesota Vikings defensive back Patrick Peterson (7) and defensive back Harrison Smith (22) talk during drills at OTA at TCO Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2018; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson (93) during a game between the Minnesota Vikings and Buffalo Bills at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
September 15, 2019; Oakland, CA, USA; Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Bashaud Breeland (21) intercepts the football against Oakland Raiders wide receiver Tyrell Williams (16) during the third quarter at Oakland Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 23, 2019; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive lineman Stephen Weatherly (91) celebrates a sack in the fourth quarter against Green Bay Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-403397 ORIG FILE ID: 20191223_sal_ai9_9839.JPG
Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle Rashod Hill stands on the field before an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Los Angeles Chargers outside linebacker Nick Vigil (59) moves in position against the Buffalo Bills during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Brett Carlsen)
Dallas Cowboys free safety Xavier Woods (25) prepares to defend against the Minnesota Vikings during an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Mackensie Alexander gets set for a play during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle Brian O’Neill (75) readies at the line of scrimmage in the third quarter during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Minneapolis. The Bears defeated the Vikings 33-27. (AP Photo/David Berding)
Minnesota Vikings offensive guard Dakota Dozier (78) in action in the second quarter during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Minneapolis. The Bears defeated the Vikings 33-27. (AP Photo/David Berding)
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – SEPTEMBER 27: Tye Smith #23 of the Tennessee Titans looks on during warm ups before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 27, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
Jun 9, 2021; Minnesota Vikings running back Ameer Abdullah (31) dances in drills at OTA at TCO Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Minnesota Vikings long snapper Andrew Depaola (42) recovers a fumble by Detroit Lions wide receiver Jamal Agnew (39) during the first quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 29, 2019; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Parry Nickerson (35) tackles Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Marcus Johnson (83) during the first quarter at TIAA Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Chad Beebe (12) runs for a touchdown ahead of Detroit Lions free safety Will Harris (25) during the second quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
Arizona Cardinals center Mason Cole during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020 in Foxborough, Mass. (Winslow Townson/AP Images for Panini)
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jalyn Holmes (90) plays against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers guard Zack Bailey (61) during an NFL football training camp practice Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
Aug 29, 2019; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Minnesota Vikings tight end Brandon Dillon (86) runs past Buffalo Bills defensive back Jaquan Johnson (46) after making a catch during the first quarter at New Era Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports
May 26, 2021; Eagan, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings kicker Greg Joseph (1) participates in drills at OTA at TCO Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Hercules Mata’afa gets set for a play during the first half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Dec 6, 2020; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Jordan Brailford (67) celebrates a safety during the fourth quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 12, 2019; Alameda, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders cornerback Dylan Mabin (37) during minicamp at the Raiders practice facility at the Raiders practice facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Minnesota Vikings tight end Tyler Conklin (83) and tight end Irv Smith (84) line up for the snap against the New York Giants during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Minnesota Vikings rookies, including defensemen Evin Ksiezarczyk, front left, and Wyatt Davis practice during NFL football rookie minicamp Friday, May 14, 2021, in Eagan, Minn. (Elizabeth Flores/Star Tribune via AP)
Wake Forest defensive back Amari Henderson (4) lines up for the snap during an NCAA football game on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019 in Houston. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson)
ORCHARD PARK, NY – AUGUST 29: Jake Browning #3 of the Minnesota Vikings throws a pass during the second half of a preseason game against the Buffalo Bills at New Era Field on August 29, 2019 in Orchard Park, New York. Buffalo beats Minnesota 27 to 23. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images)
Aug 29, 2019; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Minnesota Vikings inside linebacker Cameron Smith (59) looks on against the Buffalo Bills during the fourth quarter at New Era Field. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports
This is a 2020 photo of Kyle Hinton of the Minnesota Vikings NFL football team. This image reflects the Minnesota Vikings active roster as of Tuesday, July 28, 2020 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
