4 Prominent Ex-Vikings Who Haven’t Signed Anywhere
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Free agency’s top dogs found new teams this week — most of them, anyway — and more of the process’s waves await. In the meantime, a handful of famous Minnesota Vikings players await their 2026 fate.
A few recognizable former Vikings still have nowhere to go in mid-March.
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This happens every year — it’s the nature of the beast — so let’s take a peek at this offseason’s edition.
Four Familiar Minnesota Names Remain Stuck in Free Agency
These are big-name ex-Vikings still looking for work.
New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs (8) celebrates on the field after New England defeated the Los Angeles Chargers in the AFC Wild Card Round at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on January 11, 2026, as the Patriots advanced in the postseason behind a late-game surge. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images.1. Stefon Diggs (WR)
Diggs represented the New England Patriots‘ top receiving threat during their Super Bowl runner-up season, and now Mike Vrabel and Co. want nothing to do with him, even if he banked over 1,000 yards. Perhaps the strangulation charges have sullied his name.
The former Vikings miracle-maker won’t be unemployed for long, assuming his legal affairs get sorted out. Diggs proved in 2025 that he’s still productive. He’ll turn 33 in November. He’s not ancient.
Patriots de facto general manager Eliot Wolf said this week about a reunion with Diggs, “We’re always open to trying to improve the team any way we can. If we see something out there that we think can help us out, we’ll look into it.”
NESN’s Dakota Randall on Diggs’s newfound free agency: “Diggs likely will point toward his strong stats, which were undeniably impressive for a 32-year-old coming off a torn ACL, as evidence of his considerable ‘ability.’ And that’s fair. However, it’s also true that Diggs was limited against better defenses, especially during the playoffs, and struggled to gain separation against high-end defensive backs.”
“He remains an above-average receiver, but there’s no denying his declining ability, which the Patriots surely factored in when deciding to release him. Nevertheless, the Patriots replaced Diggs with former Green Bay Packers receiver Romeo Doubs, who could be an upgrade. They also reportedly remain interested in pursuing a trade for Philadelphia Eagles star A.J. Brown.”
Diggs is the perfect WR2 for a weapon-needy team.
2. Kirk Cousins (QB)
Cousins was supposed to factor into the 2026 offseason quarterback carousel, but that dream has resulted in a whimper. Almost all quarterback-needy teams have filled their rosters with other people. Cousins, freshly released and still handsomely paid by the Atlanta Falcons, can sign anywhere in the NFL.
The Las Vegas Raiders could sign him for bridge quarterback duty if they’re not comfortable with Fernando Mendoza in Week 1. The Pittsburgh Steelers could call Cousins if Rodgers retires. Cousins would also wait until the summer or autumn when some team’s QB1 inevitably gets hurt for the season. He’d play the savior role.
Sportsnaut‘s Matt Johnson noted on the notion of Cousins becoming a Raider: “One of the most common NFL comparisons for quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who will be selected by the Las Vegas Raiders with the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, is Kirk Cousins,” Johnson wrote. “While that might not sound that enticing, let’s remember that Cousins boasts a career 96.8 passer rating and he’ll likely reach 45,000 career passing yards with 300 passing touchdowns in 2026.”
“He also fits what Las Vegas is looking for. The Raiders want an experienced quarterback who can mentor Mendoza during his rookie season and temporarily serve as the starting quarterback. Cousins can start the first few games, while Mendoza gains a better feel for Klint Kubiak’s playbook and adjusts to playing under center, and then take over in October.”
3. Cam Robinson (OT)
Minnesota traded for Robinson in the middle of the 2024 campaign when Christian Darrisaw tore his ACL. Thereafter, he’s bounced around from the Vikings, the Houston Texans, and the Cleveland Browns to the open market as a free agent.
Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle Cam Robinson (74) lines up during NFC Wild Card action against the Los Angeles Rams at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on January 13, 2025, as Minnesota’s offensive line battles in the postseason matchup. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images.Last year, he produced a dreadful 48.2 Pro Football Focus mark, which is about as bad as it gets for a starting left tackle. And it’s not like Robinson played just a tiny bit. He saw the field on over 700 offensive snaps for the Browns.
Henceforth, he’s probably slated for LT2 duty with his next team. Not for nothing, the Vikings could use one of those.
4. D.J. Wonnum (EDGE)
Wonnum appeared in 16 games last year, tabulating 42 tackles, 3 sacks, 29 pressures, 1 quarterback hit, and an interception. The problem? He started 15 games. Those are numbers for a backup outside linebacker.
Carolina Panthers linebacker D.J. Wonnum (98) reacts alongside cornerback Chau Smith-Wade (26) during first-quarter action at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, on August 8, 2025, as Carolina’s defense celebrates a play during the preseason matchup. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images.Sadly, Wonnum proved in 2025 that he’s not quite cut out for starting EDGE duty, a factoid Vikings fans have known for about six years. He’s a textbook depth pass rusher.
A team will sign him soon for OLB4 duty.