The awkwardness is finally over, and Danielle Hunter remains a member of the Minnesota Vikings. The most prevalent question now is — for how long?
After months of negotiations — which included Hunter skipping OTAs and mandatory minicamp, then sitting out the beginning of training camp while still present at the Vikings’ facility — the two sides agreed on Monday to a lucrative one-year contract that will pay the Pro-Bowl outside linebacker up to $20 million this year. But after the season is over, circumstances reset to square one.
For his part, Hunter spoke as though he is committed to committing the remainder of his career to Minnesota following the execution of his new agreement with the t“I want to be a Viking forever,” Hunter said during a post-practice interview on July 31. “I love this organization. I’ve always been an advocate for these dudes. I’m happy to be back, happy to get back out there with my teammates, and just want to get out there and play football.”
“It’s been a long process, but I’m here now,” Hunter continued, “and I’m ready to work.”eam.
