As they prepared for the start of the legal tampering period across the NFL, the Vikings found a way to keep a key contributor in house. According to NFL Network insider Mike Garafolo, the Vikings agreed to terms with linebacker Eric Wilson on a 3-year, $22.5 million contract, which has $12.5 millio n fully guaranteed. This is a fair deal for both sides considering the way Wilson, 31, produced for the Vikings last season. He signed to be a special teams ace. He developed into a defensive force. It’s not hyperbole to say Wilson is coming off his most impactful campaign to date. He starred as a human wrecking ball, finishing with 115 tackles and 6 1/2 sacks while starting 16 games for the Vikings. According to Next Gen Stats, the 6 1/2 sacks and 40 pressures that Wilson recorded were the most among traditional linebackers. Originally signed by the Vikings as an undrafted free agent, Wilson has also played for the Philadelphia Eagles, the Houston Texans, and the Green Bay Packers. There’s reason to believe that Wilson could continue to be a key piece for the Vikings moving forward. He’s a highly instinctual player that seems to have found his stride late in his career while getting to play for defensive coordinator Brian Flores. Related Articles Here are some questions the Vikings must answer in free agency Vikings restructure T.J. Hockenson’s contract to clear more cap space Mizutani: If the Vikings want to compete, Kyler Murray is the obvious choice Vikings center Ryan Kelly announces his retirement Vikings seem destined to add a quarterback. Some intel from the NFL Combine ...read more read less