Minnesota Vikings sign Andrew DePaola

SigningMar 11, 2026
Andrew DePaola

Andrew DePaola

UNK · Minnesota Vikings

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Vikings retain their long snapper in a routine continuity move. All headlines confirm a re-signing of the incumbent specialist. DePaola's retention suggests organizational confidence in his consistent performance. Fans view this as unremarkable housekeeping, not a roster-building priority. Minnesota continues its stability at the critical but invisible long snapper position.

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This signing grades out as a slight overpay for the Minnesota Vikings — the team is getting approximately what they're paying for in on-field production. Andrew's on-field performance ranks in the bottom quartile among NFL UNKs, grading him as an unproven at the position. His $1.7M average annual value ranks as bargain money for the UNK market. The production lines up closely with the price tag — unproven production at bargain money, which is essentially paying fair market value. Andrew is squarely in his prime, which adds to the deal's upside — the team should get multiple productive seasons out of this contract. The 1-year, $1.7M deal ($1.7M guaranteed, 100%) keeps the commitment short, giving the team financial flexibility to move on if performance drops.

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1 year
Total Value
$1.7M
AAV
$1.7M
Guaranteed
$1.7M

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