The Minnesota Vikings pulled a stunner Sunday morning by signing their star defensive pass rusher Danielle Hunter. Fans reacted to the surprise after multiple reports came out that Hunter signed a one-year deal worth up to $20 million. The move will put offensive lines in the NFC North, including the Green Bay Packers, on alert.
Reports came out on Saturday that cast doubt Hunter would have a future with the Vikings. Jeremy Fowler with ESPN wrote the Vikings were exploring options to trade the All-Pro pass rusher after Hunter expressed his unwillingness to play for the $4.9 million base rate he was set to make for the 2023 season.
The Vikings must have rapidly changed their mind to keep him in Minnesota. In less than 24 hours from the time Fowler’s report was published, the Vikings gave Hunter favorable terms, including knocking out a clause that would have made him eligible for the team to use the franchise tag on him in the offseason.
Minnesota Vikings react to Danielle Hunter’s new deal
Fans responded to Hunter’s contract news on social media. Here are the best takes on the new one-year deal for the pass rusher.
Way to start an off day I love it 😍 https://t.co/23pzpsgTvR
— Joshua Metellus (@NoExcuses_23) July 30, 2023
Let’s Go!!!! #SKOL https://t.co/G1b7E7MdnH
— Ben Leber (@nacholeber) July 30, 2023
Good deal for Hunter, who gets paid and will hit the market next year. https://t.co/qE40GjxNTx
— Wendell Ferreira (@wendellfp) July 30, 2023
damn NoFunLeague won’t even fully-guarantee a 1-year deal? lol https://t.co/p5ASM2VWpk
— AM (@alexj_morgan) July 30, 2023
Big news for the #Vikings. Solidify a big question mark here by bringing back top end edge rusher for a year! https://t.co/mzhuL75OKD
— Ryan (@sportsguyry) July 30, 2023
I honestly kind of hate this move. Hunter himself isn’t going to make a substantial difference on the season. We still aren’t going to win the SB. We don’t have him for the long term either. I guess we get a 3rd round comp pick for him. Don’t get the vision here from #vikings https://t.co/Ygf7HJSN5w
— Nick Miller (@NicholasMMiller) July 30, 2023
Actually on second thought Is this good for the Vikings? What if he has an amazing season? Can’t he leave for nothing now? Lmao idk https://t.co/evpei9lNYS
— Kenny #FireChrisFinch (@Kenny_mn) July 30, 2023
pic.twitter.com/BEgd36eiwx https://t.co/ZQe3f5syUn
— Forester93 (@Forester932) July 30, 2023
SB or bust this year. Rebuild a Kirk and Danielle-less team next year. 🟣 https://t.co/dlvBImXH2E
— J🪓hit (@jaxhit_) July 30, 2023
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