Four Vikings Shine in Midseason All-Pro Predictions

The Minnesota Vikings' defense is proving to be one of the league's elite units, leading the NFL in points allowed (14.5 per game) and ranking second in yards allowed (280 per game) through the first half of the 2026 season. Under defensive coordinator Brian Flores, the team's aggressive scheme has consistently disrupted opposing offenses. This success is reflected in midseason All-Pro predictions, where four Vikings were recognized.

Linebacker Blake Cashman and cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. were named to the defense's All-Pro teams, with both earning first-team honors alongside special teams returner Myles Price. Kicker Will Reichard also received second-team special teams recognition. However, standout edge rushers Andrew Van Ginkel and Dallas Turner were notably absent from the predictions, despite strong sack numbers.

The upcoming offseason presents significant challenges for the Vikings, with several key contributors facing contract decisions. Murphy and Cashman are in the final year of their contracts, while Reichard and Price will enter their final contract year next season. Van Ginkel is set to become a free agent, and Turner is in the final year of his rookie deal. The team also faces decisions on other free agents like Aaron Jones and T.J. Hockenson, indicating a potentially transformed roster for the 2027 season.