The Minnesota Vikings continue to make things happen in free agency. After agreeing to terms with six players and re-signing two of their own, the Vikings announced they have released defensive end Dean Lowry and linebacker William Kwenkeu.
The move is projected to save about $3 million on the salary cap with Kwenkeu having a non-guaranteed salary of $915,000 and $2,082,353 with the Lowry release. He does incur $2,400,000 in dead cap from his signing last year.
During his time playing with the Vikings, Lowry only ended up playing in nine games before tearing his pectoral muscle. Those eight games weren’t great either, having a grade of 47.4 overall.
Kwenkeu was waived during training camp last year with an injury designation and he reverted back to injured reserve. He was initially signed as an undrafted free agent in 2022.
More moves are likely coming, especially with safety Harrison Smith having a cap hit of over $19 million for the 2024 season.
