Report: Vikings open to trading Hunter amid contract dispute

The Minnesota Vikings have made pass-rusher Danielle Hunter available for trade amid a contract standoff, sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.

Hunter isn't happy with his $4.9-million base salary for 2023, but the two sides haven't found common ground on a resolution. Minnesota has tried working out a new long-term contract with Hunter but has failed to meet his asking price, Fowler adds.

The 28-year-old arrived for training camp after skipping mandatory minicamp, but he hasn't taken the field.

Hunter made his first Pro Bowl since 2019 last season after generating 10.5 sacks, 12 tackles for a loss, and 22 quarterback hits. The three-time Pro Bowler combined for 29 sacks from 2018-19 but then played just seven games over the next two campaigns due to injuries.

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