Another stud player could be traded out of the NFC North
The NFC North has been losing multiples all-star players in the past few weeks. Most recently, both Devante Adams and Khalil Makc have been trading out of the division. It looks like a third one may very well be involved in a transaction. Vikings' writer Ben Goessling reported that the team is currently looking to trade away defensive end Danielle Hunter.
Hunter is coming off a season-ending injury in 2021 that forced him to miss the last 11 games of the year. However, the biggest reason for this potential trade is the salary cap. Hunter has an $18 million roster bonus due on Sunday. He also has a $25.83M cap figure. The Vikings clearly need to clear space. At the current pace, they don't even have enough money to make their new deals official.
In terms of a return package, Minnesota should be able to acquire some valuable assets from another team in exchange for the superstar. Getting a first-round pick back doesn't seem like a crazy request, but the Vikings might have to settle for a second-round selection if they don't get any better offers. We saw that the Bears did not receive a first-rounder for Khalil Mack. However, Hunter is 4 years younger. Hunter's departure would create around $15 million in much-needed cap space for them, so it makes sense.
The NFC North is getting rid of talent at a very alarming pace!
