Jerome Simpson's one-year salary with the Vikings includes a $1.35 million base salary, $500,000 singing bonus and $250,000 workout bonus.

As venerable beat writer Tom Pelissero put it, "wow." It's a big commitment for a player who has rarely produced, was limited by a mysterious injury last season and has been a headache off the field. It speaks to the Vikings' desperate situation at receiver, and seeming lack of direction in the front office.

The Vikings reportedly "have not moved" to re-sign free agents Jerome Simpson or Devin Aromashodu.

GM Rick Spielman has something up his sleeve at the wideout position, and it wisely doesn't include the below-average likes of Simpson, Aromashodu or Michael Jenkins. The Vikings are expected to be major players for free agents Mike Wallace/Greg Jennings, and could also address the position with one of their two first-round draft picks. Simpson is going to have to settle for another one-year deal after faceplanting with the Vikes last season.

GM Rick Spielman confirmed that the Vikings want to bring back impending free agent Jerome Simpson for another season.

Spielman still believes Simpson "has the potential to really thrive" despite a disappointing 2012 season. He couldn't separate from defenders and had trouble cutting after a nerve injury in his back caused weakness in his lower leg and foot.