The Vikings are locking in one of their defensive standouts for another season.
Minnesota has signed Pro Bowl linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel to a one-year, $23 million contract extension, according to NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero. The team later confirmed the deal.
This Andrew Van Ginkel hit>>>>pic.twitter.com/eYKYb5hgwy
— Cam (@42Cyc) April 19, 2025
Van Ginkel originally signed a two-year, $20 million contract with the Vikings in 2024. With his current deal set to expire after the 2025 season, Minnesota opted to secure his services beyond that timeline, rewarding him with a substantial raise following a breakout campaign.
After five seasons in Miami, Van Ginkel made an immediate impact in Minnesota, posting career highs with 79 tackles and 11.5 sacks while also returning both of his interceptions for touchdowns. He nearly added a third pick in the season finale against Detroit, capping a year in which he consistently outperformed his deal.
Andrew Van Ginkel just got extended via Adam Schefter. #vikings
— Ali Siddiqui (@asiddiqui15) April 29, 2025
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Rather than risk losing Van Ginkel in free agency after another strong year, the Vikings are making an early investment to retain one of their top playmakers. The move reflects Minnesota’s win-now mindset following a 14-3 finish in 2024 and expectations of contending again in 2025.
