The Vikings Gained Firm Clarity on Star Player’s Contract

Of note: the number isn’t static.

Whether a player makes it to the Pro Bowl impacts how much the 5th-year option will cost. Plus, there’s the more basic criteria of playing enough snaps to get to a certain payday. So when we look at the offensive line, these are the possible cap charges for the rookie contract’s 5th year:

• $20,985,000 (2+ Pro Bowls)
• $19,040,000 (1 Pro Bowl)
• $16,037,000 (Snap Total)
• $15,313,000 (Neither PB nor Snaps)

Currently, Mr. Darrisaw finds himself standing behind Door No. 3: $16,037,000. That’s what the Pelissero tweet suggests and it’s where Spotrac is projecting things for 2025.

He has yet to make it to a Pro Bowl. Part of the reason for his omission comes down to some of the high-end talent that exists at offensive tackle within the NFC. Namely, Trent Williams rightly commands a pile of respect, but then one also thinks of Penei Sewell, Lane Johnson, and Tristan Wirfs (among others).

Also working against the Vikings’ left tackle has been health, or lack thereof. He has yet to play a full season since entering the NFL. Darrisaw has been a part of 12 games (2021), 14 games (2022), and 15 games (2023).

Now, it’s worth remembering that he hasn’t been missing massive chunks of time. Steadily, his snaps have increased throughout his career: 653 snaps in 2021, 853 snaps in 2022, and 982 snaps in 2023. Getting more recognition beyond Minnesota’s borders, though, may require the lineman to put in an entire season.