The 2023-2024 NFL season ends with the Super Bowl between the San Francisco 49ers and theThe 2023-2024 NFL season ends with the Super Bowl between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs less than two weeks away.When one season ends, another begins as the offseason begins quickly after the Super Bowl champion is crowned. On February 20, teams can begin making franchise or player transfers, with scouting starting just one week later and free agency beginning in March.The Vikings enter the offseason with several question marks, especially at the quarterback position, after a disappointing 2023.Additionally, according to overthecap.com, Minnesota only has $25 million in cap space, which means there will be tougher decisions to make this offseason.All, here are seven free agents the Vikings should consider this offseason:Kirk Cousins There is no doubt that figuring out the responsibilities of a quarterback will be the biggest decision that Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah must do this offseason. Cousins has been the Vikings’ starting quarterback for the past six seasons and was in the midst of a career year in 2023 before suffering a season-ending sprain.He threw for 2,331 yards, 18 touchdowns and only five interceptions in eight games. His Pro Football Focus grade of 86.1 ranked ninth among all 38 quarterbacks evaluated. The organization rates Cousins as the second free agent this offseason.But Cousins is not only coming out of the Achilles tear, but he will be 36 years old when he steps on the football field for the first time in 2024. Sooner or later, the Vikings have to deal with life. after Cousins and should select their quarterback of the future in this year’s NFL draft.But the draft comes after free agency, so if the Vikings decide to let Cousinswalk and not take another free agent quarterback, they are essentially not betting on a new quarterback. There’s also no guarantee the Vikings will get the QB they want with the 11th pick or find a willing trade partner to move up in the draft.If the Vikings can re-sign Cousins to a two-year, $60 million deal, PFF’s current projection for his contract would give the team the best chance to win right now, and the Vikings could still take a chance. quarterback with the 11th pick in the draft, allowing the QB of the future to sit behind an established veteran for a year or two. If the Vikings find Cousins’ price too high, they could sign a cheaper veteran QB in free agency, but Cousins is definitely a more attractive option than Ryan Tannehill or Baker Mayfield.Like Cousins, Hunter is set to enter free agency. And like Cousins, Hunter is another player Adofo-Mensah should look to get back on the map.Hunter and the Vikings were in a contract dispute before the season, but after agreeing to a one-year, $20 million deal, Hunter was far and away the Vikings’ most effective pass rusher and likely earned another raise.Hunter was fourth in the NFL with 16.5 sacks and also recorded 83 tackles – 23 for a loss – and four forced fumbles in 2023. No one on the team could duplicate his production. D.J Wonnum was second on the team with eight sacks; after that, Harrison Smith and Harrison Phillips tied for third with three each.The Vikings’ defense was much improved under first-year defensive coordinator Brian Flores in 2023, and if they want to build on that in 2024, they’ll need to bring Hunter back. He fits Floresand#039; plan perfectly and re-sign Hunter should be Adofo-Mensahand#039; at the top of the priority list. The challenge will be money. PFF projects a three-year, $65 million deal that one Hunter certainly deserves, but that could be difficult to realize depending on what the Vikings do with other upcoming free agents like Cousins, not to mention a future extension. star opponent for Justin Jefferson, making him probably the highest paid at his position.After some early season struggles in pass protection, the Vikings signed Risner to a one-year, $4 million deal and he made an immediate impact. Risner was thrust into the starting left guard position when Ezra Cleveland was injured, and he never gave it back. In fact, his impressive play allowed the Vikings to send the Jacksonville Jaguars to Cleveland halfway through the season.Risner is particularly effective as a pass blocker – he hasn’t allowed a sack all season. He hasn’t been as effective in the run game, but there’s no doubt he’ll prove himself as a quality starting left tackle in 2023. PFF projects Risner to a three-year, $24 million deal and a cap hit of #039; definitely worth the money. And the Vikings need someone to play left guard next season. Cleveland also happens to be a free agent, and that could be another option the Vikings could pursue. Head should get a similar deal.While the former Gophers tight end will likely shed the Tampa Bay Buccaneers tag if he hits the open market, he could be the perfect replacement for Smith, who appears to be out of Minnesota. one way or another.Winfield was a PFF safety in 2023 and had 122 tackles, 12 passes defensed and three interceptions last season, not to mention six sacks, six forced fumbles and four fumbles.. Chiefs less than two weeks away.When one season ends, another begins as the offseason begins quickly after the Super Bowl champion is crowned. On February 20, teams can begin making franchise or player transfers, with scouting starting just one week later and free agency beginning in March.The Vikings enter the offseason with several question marks, especially at the quarterback position, after a disappointing 2023.Additionally, according to overthecap.com, Minnesota only has $25 million in cap space, which means there will be tougher decisions to make this offseason.All, here are seven free agents the Vikings should consider this offseason:Kirk Cousins There is no doubt that figuring out the responsibilities of a quarterback will be the biggest decision that Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah must do this offseason. Cousins has been the Vikings’ starting quarterback for the past six seasons and was in the midst of a career year in 2023 before suffering a season-ending sprain.He threw for 2,331 yards, 18 touchdowns and only five interceptions in eight games. His Pro Football Focus grade of 86.1 ranked ninth among all 38 quarterbacks evaluated. The organization rates Cousins as the second free agent this offseason.But Cousins is not only coming out of the Achilles tear, but he will be 36 years old when he steps on the football field for the first time in 2024. Sooner or later, the Vikings have to deal with life. after Cousins and should select their quarterback of the future in this year’s NFL draft.But the draft comes after free agency, so if the Vikings decide to let Cousinswalk and not take another free agent quarterback, they are essentially not betting on a new quarterback. There’s also no guarantee the Vikings will get the QB they want with the 11th pick or find a willing trade partner to move up in the draft.If the Vikings can re-sign Cousins to a two-year, $60 million deal, PFF’s current projection for his contract would give the team the best chance to win right now, and the Vikings could still take a chance. quarterback with the 11th pick in the draft, allowing the QB of the future to sit behind an established veteran for a year or two. If the Vikings find Cousins’ price too high, they could sign a cheaper veteran QB in free agency, but Cousins is definitely a more attractive option than Ryan Tannehill or Baker Mayfield.Like Cousins, Hunter is set to enter free agency. And like Cousins, Hunter is another player Adofo-Mensah should look to get back on the map.Hunter and the Vikings were in a contract dispute before the season, but after agreeing to a one-year, $20 million deal, Hunter was far and away the Vikings’ most effective pass rusher and likely earned another raise.Hunter was fourth in the NFL with 16.5 sacks and also recorded 83 tackles – 23 for a loss – and four forced fumbles in 2023. No one on the team could duplicate his production. D.J Wonnum was second on the team with eight sacks; after that, Harrison Smith and Harrison Phillips tied for third with three each.The Vikings’ defense was much improved under first-year defensive coordinator Brian Flores in 2023, and if they want to build on that in 2024, they’ll need to bring Hunter back. He fits Floresand#039; plan perfectly and re-sign Hunter should be Adofo-Mensahand#039; at the top of the priority list. The challenge will be money. PFF projects a three-year, $65 million deal that one Hunter certainly deserves, but that could be difficult to realize depending on what the Vikings do with other upcoming free agents like Cousins, not to mention a future extension. star opponent for Justin Jefferson, making him probably the highest paid at his position.After some early season struggles in pass protection, the Vikings signed Risner to a one-year, $4 million deal and he made an immediate impact. Risner was thrust into the starting left guard position when Ezra Cleveland was injured, and he never gave it back. In fact, his impressive play allowed the Vikings to send the Jacksonville Jaguars to Cleveland halfway through the season.Risner is particularly effective as a pass blocker – he hasn’t allowed a sack all season. He hasn’t been as effective in the run game, but there’s no doubt he’ll prove himself as a quality starting left tackle in 2023. PFF projects Risner to a three-year, $24 million deal and a cap hit of #039; definitely worth the money. And the Vikings need someone to play left guard next season. Cleveland also happens to be a free agent, and that could be another option the Vikings could pursue. Head should get a similar deal.While the former Gophers tight end will likely shed the Tampa Bay Buccaneers tag if he hits the open market, he could be the perfect replacement for Smith, who appears to be out of Minnesota. one way or another.Winfield was a PFF safety in 2023 and had 122 tackles, 12 passes defensed and three interceptions last season, not to mention six sacks, six forced fumbles and four fumbles..