Exclusive; Vikings’ Dalton Risner Sends Team Angry Message After No Offer
Offensive guard Dalton Risner threw some shade at the Minnesota Vikings for not extending a new contract offer to him.
On Tuesday, March 12th, Risner used social media to express his frustration with being undervalued by not only the Vikings but also the entire league throughout his five-year NFL career.
“If anyone is curious, I have started 73 games during my five years in the league and only missed four due to injury. Additionally, I earned the starting spot under three different coaching staffs without ever requesting any special treatment or perks – just a standard contract for a starting guard,” shared Risner.
After spending four seasons with the Denver Broncos, Risner failed to secure his preferred free agent deal last year. Thus, he signed a one-year contract worth $3 million with the Vikings in 2023 and played in fifteen games for them during that season – starting eleven of those matches.
Proving himself as a quality player in his first five years of the NFL, Risner’s claims have been supported by Pro Football Focus (PFF) who provided statistical evidence and promising projections for his upcoming contract.
Brad Spielberger, an analyst from PFF, assessed Risner as the 4th top-ranking offensive guard among free agents in this year’s class and ranked him at number 65 overall on his list of available prospects.
Despite his hope for a successful free agency in 2023, Risner had to wait until a few weeks into the season before signing on with the Minnesota Vikings. However, he was able to secure a one-year contract and quickly surpassed Ezra Cleveland as left guard. For five consecutive seasons now, Risner’s skills have proven invaluable as an excellent pass protector.
Initiating contact with a powerful punch, Risner avoids exposing his chest and prevents his hands from being swatted away. Despite occasionally getting driven back on bull rushes resulting in pressure, he remains composed by keeping his feet squared and positioned directly in front of the rusher to protect the quarterback. This often enables him to buy just enough time for the signal-caller to make a pass without taking any hits.
Earlier this offseason, PFF evaluated that Risner’s value is equivalent to a three-year deal worth $24 million ($8 million per year), which includes guaranteed payment amounting to $15 million.
The focus of the Vikings’ free agency has been on both their acquisitions and losses.
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As Risner’s employment status remains uncertain, significant players have already either joined or departed from Minnesota within the initial 36 hours of free agency.
The major headline pertains to Kirk Cousins, who has left for the Atlanta Falcons while Sam Darnold- a one-time No. 3 draft selection – takes over as quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings on a short-term contract.
Danielle Hunter, the top-performing edge rusher, has signed a two-year deal with Houston Texans and is no longer part of the Vikings team. In contrast, Minnesota’s defense unit now includes Jonathan Greenard and Andrew Van Ginkel- both sources of remarkable pressure on opponents’ quarterbacks – along with Blake Cashman as their latest member who hails from Minnesota itself.
On Monday, Aaron Jones was released from the Green Bay Packers and shortly after, the Minnesota Vikings acquired him to fill in for Alexander Mattison who had been let go.
