On Thursday, March 6, the Vikings made their first major move before free agency, signing safety Theo Jackson to a two-year, $12.6 million extension -- a deal indicative that he will see more playing time next season -- according to Minnesota Star Tribune beat reporter Ben Goessling.

With the new league year kicking off March 12, NFL teams are already deep into planning for the offseason. Here are five moves the Minnesota Vikings should make in the coming months.

During Super Bowl week ... The Dolphins and Vikings remained the top-two teams as they have been for all three years of the survey. Miami ranked as the top team overall for the second consecutive year, followed by Minnesota, which was No. 1 in 2023.

Despite brilliant 2024 regular season, the Vikings may be looking to part company with QB Sam Darnold and 2 others

Darnold is the most expensive option the Steelers could go after this offseason after an excellent season with the Vikings. He led Minnesota to a 14-3 record while earning himself some MVP votes.

Zack Rosenblatt with The Athletic recently predicted Darnold to land with the Colts in his complete list of quarterback predictions for every NFL team. Darnold, who will turn 28 in June, is expected to haul in a contract worth up to $40 million after an outstanding 2024 season.

With appealing quarterback options limited in the 2025 NFL Draft, the team may have no choice but to spend a bit of money in free agency. Darnold is considered the best option after leading the Minnesota Vikings to 14 wins while throwing 35 touchdowns and being named to the Pro Bowl.

There is still some debate on whether or not the Minnesota Vikings should bring Sam Darnold back in 2025. Although the team drafted J.J. McCarthy last year, some fans and analysts aren't in favor of moving on from a guy who made the Pro Bowl to a player who missed