The Minnesota Vikings faced a ton of potential turnover in the secondary heading into free agency and saw their first big-name defensive back depart on Day 1 of the process.
Safety Camryn Bynum left Minnesota for a four-year contract worth $60 million to join the Indianapolis Colts on Monday afternoon, March 10.
“Bynum is known as a ball-hawking safety with a huge personality,” James Boyd of The Athletic reported following news of the deal, which becomes official on Wednesday. “He totaled career-highs of three interceptions and 10 passes defensed in 2024, while allowing a career-low 77.6 passer rating when targeted.”
The Vikings signed safety Theo Jackson to a two-year deal on Thursday, which served as an omen that at least one significant departure from the position group was looming/expected in Minnesota.
“The Vikings are signing safety Theo Jackson to a two-year deal worth $12.615 million, his agency Equity Sports announced,” Ben Goessling of the Star Tribune reported. “Jackson was set to be a restricted free agent; his return helps fortify the safety position with Harrison Smith and Cam Bynum’s futures uncertain.”
The biggest questions remaining in Minnesota are two-fold: Will the Vikings retain Smith, who is 36 years old and has contemplated retirement? And if not, who will the team find to replace him?
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