Vikings revise Isaiah Rodgers' contract before Week 1
Minnesota is rewarding one of its top defensive backs.
The Minnesota Vikings are reportedly adjusting the contract of their starting cornerback, Isaiah Rodgers, before Week 1 of the season, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. The team is converting the playtime incentives (up to $1.5M) to a signing bonus, a gesture acknowledging Rodgers’ status as a reliable starter. This change will also generate additional cap room for the Vikings.
Rodgers, 28 years old, started 15 games in 2025 and earned $5M this year. The transition from a two-year, $11 million contract to the revised agreement will take effect in the 2026-27 season. Rodgers joined the Vikings as a free agent last season after stints with the Eagles and Colts, finishing with 66 total tackles, one interception, and a 73.8 defensive grade according to Pro Football Focus (PFF). The Vikings open their 2026 season against Green Bay on Sunday.
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