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Minnesota Vikings Sign Linebacker Eric Wilson to Reported 3-Year, $22.5 Million Deal

Eric Wilson signed a three-year, $22.5 million deal including $12.5 million guaranteed after a career-best 2025 season with 6.5 sacks and the NFL's third-best pressure rate.

  • On March 8, the Minnesota Vikings announced linebacker Eric Wilson signed a three-year, $22.5 million deal including $12.5 million fully guaranteed, NFL Network reporter Mike Garafolo reported Monday.
  • Because he fit Flores' blitz-heavy scheme, coaches said Wilson's 2025 resurgence made him an ideal schematic fit, citing his versatility and consistent contributions.
  • Per NextGen Stats, Wilson recorded 40 pressures, 4.4 yards/target allowed, and 20 run stuffs, along with 37 quarterback pressures and 515 tackles in nine seasons.
  • The signing preserves a key piece of the Minnesota Vikings' defense as veteran players leaving this offseason create roster changes.
  • Amid the league's free-agent calendar, agent Ryan Williams of Athletes First negotiated the deal as the NFL tampering window began Monday and the new league year starts Wednesday.
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NFLTradeRumors.co broke the news in on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
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