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The Minnesota Vikings finished 7-10 in 2023 and missed the playoffs. One could conclude that the bulk of the disappointment falls on the early season loss of quarterback Kirk Cousins. It could also be tied to the departure of aging running back Dalvin Cook. Whatever the reason, head coach Kevin O'Connell needs to right the ship quickly. Cousins hits free agency, and his comments about wanting to play for Bill Belichick indicate that he is interested in leaving, even if Bill doesn't end up a coach somewhere. Josh Dobbs, who filled in for Cousins will also be a free agent, leaving fifth-round pick Jaren Hall as the current starter on the roster. The team also sees their sack leader, Danielle Hunter, also hitting the market. Not a great time to have just $29 million in cap space. Linebacker Jordan Hicks and wide receiver KJ Osborne also hit the market. Some of these holes can be filled in free agency, but with eight picks in the 2024 NFL Daft, most of the holes will be filled via the draft.