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Minnesota Vikings free agency 2019: Top 5 targets

By Mike Phillips

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 30: Kirk Cousins #8 of the Minnesota Vikings looks to pass the ball in the first quarter of the game against the Chicago Bears at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 30, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 30: Kirk Cousins #8 of the Minnesota Vikings looks to pass the ball in the first quarter of the game against the Chicago Bears at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 30, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /
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CINCINNATI, OH – NOVEMBER 11: Denver Broncos offensive tackle Jared Veldheer (66) in action during the game against the Denver Broncos and the Cincinnati Bengals on December 2nd 2018, at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, OH. (Photo by Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
CINCINNATI, OH – NOVEMBER 11: Denver Broncos offensive tackle Jared Veldheer (66) in action during the game against the Denver Broncos and the Cincinnati Bengals on December 2nd 2018, at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, OH. (Photo by Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

4. RT Jared Veldheer

In news that should shock absolutely no one who follows the Vikings closely, the next player on our list of targets is also an offensive lineman. Starting right tackle Rashod Hill is slated to become a free agent, and the Vikings would be wise to upgrade at that position.

The best right tackle on the market is Veldheer, who spent last year with the Denver Broncos after being acquired in a trade from the Arizona Cardinals. Veldheer is a solid and steady presence at right tackle, which can only help a Vikings’ team which wants to rely more on the running game going forward.

The Broncos had the 12th best rushing offense in the league despite relying on rookie running backs Royce Freeman and Phillip Lindsay, which is a credit to the offensive line. Veldheer was one of the better performers on that line, and he would be a significant help to Minnesota as well.

The Vikings likely don’t have enough cap space to upgrade both tackle spots in free agency, so they may look to sign either Brown or Veldheer while drafting a player to fill the other spot. Veldheer is older and should command less money in free agency than Brown, so he will be a more logical fit if the Vikings decide to spend their money elsewhere.

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