{
  "id": 5019138,
  "title": "Vikings agree to sign veteran edge rusher Kyle Van Noy for needed depth, AP source says",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/vikings-agree-to-sign-veteran-edge-rusher-kyle-van-noy-for-needed",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-02T05:11:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/vikings-agree-sign-veteran-edge-051136495.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Minnesota Vikings have finalized a deal to sign 13-year veteran outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy, according to a person with knowledge of the contract. The 35-year-old free agent, who has played the past three seasons with the Baltimore Ravens, joins the Vikings to bolster their edge rusher position and provide additional depth. The Vikings currently have Andrew Van Ginkel and Dallas Turner as their main starters at the position, but the rest of the depth chart is largely unproven. Jonathan Greenard was traded to Philadelphia Eagles in April while Tyler Batty suffered a season-ending knee injury during the final exhibition game. Bo Richter and Chaz Chambliss are the top two backups on the roster, with rookie Jake Golday also showing promise in the role. Van Noy, who earned his first Pro Bowl selection in 2024 with 12 1/2 sacks, joins his fifth team in seven years. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the second round in 2014 and played for the New England Patriots, Miami Dolphins, and Los Angeles Chargers before signing with the Vikings.",
  "summary": "The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to sign 13-year veteran outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy, a person with knowledge of the deal confirmed on Tuesday night. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the contract had not yet been finalized with Van Noy, who was a free agent after playing the last three seasons with the Baltimore Ravens. Van Noy, 35, should provide…",
  "key_points": [
    "Minnesota Vikings sign 13-year veteran Kyle Van Noy.",
    "Van Noy joins to improve edge rusher depth chart.",
    "35-year-old free agent adds to existing starters."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The addition of Kyle Van Noy addresses the Vikings' need for edge rusher depth, upgrading their roster with a 13-year veteran who earned a Pro Bowl selection last season.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Vikings agree to sign veteran edge rusher Kyle Van Noy for needed depth, AP source says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/vikings-agree-to-sign-veteran-edge-rusher-kyle-van-noy-for-needed-5023183",
        "published": "2026-09-02T05:12:08.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}