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The Minnesota Vikings have pounded free agency through five days, bedazzling fans with a humongous spending spree.
The 3 Main Takeaways from Vikings Free Agency to Date
The team positioned itself for a Super Bowl run, assuming quarterback J.J. McCarthy turns into the real deal.
So, these are the three main takeaways from Vikings’ free agency through March 15th. They’re listed in ascending order (No. 1 = best decision).
3. They Trust Theo Jackson at Safety
 against the Los Angeles Rams during an NFC wild card game at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images.</p>
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<p><em>NFL </em><span><em>Network</em>‘s</span> Tom Pelissero tweeted before the start of free agency, “The Vikings and safety Theo Jackson agreed to terms on a two-year, $12.615 million extension through 2027, with the first two years fully guaranteed at signing, per source. Deal done by Equity Sports Agency.”</p>
<p>Thereafter, Minnesota did not net Jevon Holland or Talanoa Hufanga this week, so Jackson is just the guy unless general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah selects a safety in Round 1 or 2.</p>
<p>He’ll presumably start alongside Harrison Smith and Josh Metellus, which is a big deal because no one knew two weeks ago if Smith would retire, if Camryn Bynum would re-sign, or if Jackson would be back at all.</p>
<h2>2. Vikings Finally Acknowledge the Importance of Trenches</h2>
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Dustin Baker is a political scientist who graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2007. Subscribe to his daily YouTube Channel, VikesNow. The show features guests, analysis, and opinion on all things related to the purple team, with 4-7 episodes per week. His MIN obsession dates back to 1996. Listed guilty pleasures: Peanut Butter Ice Cream, ‘The Sopranos,’ Basset Hounds, and The Doors (the band). He follows the NBA as closely as the NFL.
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