The Minnesota Vikings were one of the top teams in the NFL in 2025. They finished with what was a surprising 13-4 record and were the second seed in the NFC playoffs, but ultimately disappointed in their biggest moments of the season. They’ve undergone some changes this offseason, including a big shift at the most important position on the field, as last year’s quarterback is long gone from the roster.
5 Highest Paid Vikings Players For 2025 NFL Season
Who are the highest paid players on the Vikings’ roster for the 2025 season? Below, we take a look at the top five.
1. Brian O’Neill — RT — $26,019,114
Brian O’Neill is a key leader on Vikings offensive line. He signed a five-year, $92.5 million extension in 2021, making him one of the highest-paid players at his position. A 2022 Pro Bowler and multi-year team captain, O’Neill has been a reliable presence since his rookie year in 2018, known for his strong pass protection and consistency. The team restructured his deal in 2023 to create cap space, but with his contract winding down, another extension could be on the horizon.
The @Vikings have an enviously stable OL situation (signed through)…
LT Christian Darrisaw (2029)
LG Donovan Jackson (rookie deal)
C Ryan Kelly (2026)
RG Will Fries (2029)
RT Brian O'Neill (2026)@PaulHembo— Dan Orlovsky (@danorlovsky7) April 25, 2025
2. Jonathan Greenard — DE — $22,300,000
Jonathan Greenard signed a four-year, $76 million deal with the Vikings during the 2024 NFL offseason, including $38 million guaranteed. He quickly became the team’s top edge rusher, recording 12 sacks and earning a Pro Bowl nod in his first season in Minnesota. Known for his high energy and disruptive play, Greenard is a key piece in Brian Flores’s defense and a major part of Minnesota’s pass rush.
3. T.J. Hockenson — TE — $16,649,118
T.J. Hockenson signed a four-year, $66 million extension with the Vikings in 2023, with $42.5 million guaranteed. One of the highest-paid tight ends in the league, he’s a key piece of the offense, known for his reliable hands and versatility. Despite a torn ACL and MCL late in 2023, he remains a top target and is expected to be a major contributor through 2027.
“I love being a face of the league. But I'll be even more a face of the league after I get a Super Bowl.” —Justin Jefferson pic.twitter.com/dyyqjjtsPS
— ALISSA (@MissAlissaS) July 17, 2025
4. Justin Jefferson — WR — $15,167,600
Justin Jefferson signed a four-year, $140 million extension with the Vikings in 2024, including $110 million guaranteed, making him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history at the time. He’s the team’s top wide receiver and offensive centerpiece, known for elite production, as well as big-play ability. Under contract through 2028, he remains the face of the franchise.
5. Andrew Van Ginkel — OLB — $11,400,000
Andrew Van Ginkel signed a two-year, $20 million deal with the Vikings in 2024 and later added a one-year, $23 million extension through the 2026 NFL season. He had a breakout year with 11.5 sacks, two pick-sixes, and earned Pro Bowl and All-Pro honors. As a key edge rusher in Brian Flores’s defense, he’s become a major playmaker and leader on the unit.
