The Vikings are surprising everyone with their hot start to the season. The team's 5-0 record has fans dreaming about an NFC North title and a deep playoff run, which makes the future look bright for the Purple and Gold.

Several key contributors on the Vikings' roster have contracts expiring at the end of the 2026 NFL season. Those players will need an extension to stay in Minnesota; otherwise, they will seek a role with another franchise.

There are five players for Minnesota who will become unrestricted free agents if they aren't re-signed. The problem is that the Vikings are estimated to have approximately $37.5 million in salary cap space , according to Spotrac , but still need to re-sign players and add talent to replace any players who are lost.

5 Vikings have earned contract extensions before Week 7 begins

The offseason is a ways away, but here's a look at the players who have earned contract extensions to stay with the Vikings past the 2026 NFL season.

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