Hunter had a sack, two tackles for a loss, a pass defensed and seven total tackles in Sunday's loss to Tampa Bay.

EDGE Analysis

Hunter missed the team's minicamp workouts amid a contract dispute, but is healthy and motivated after agreeing to a one-year deal before training camp began. Injuries are always a concern, however, since Hunter missed 2020 with a neck issue and was limited to seven appearances during the 2021 campaign due to a pectoral injury, but Hunter returned to the form that saw him post 10.5 sacks last season.

Hunter and the Vikings agreed Sunday on a one-year deal worth up to $20 million, Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero of NFL Network report.

EDGE Analysis

Minnesota made Hunter available for trade earlier in the summer but wasn't able to find a suitor willing to meet its asking price. Hunter, who was set to enter the 2023 season on a $4.9 million salary coming off a 10.5-sack season, held out of the Vikings' mandatory minicamp due to dissatisfaction with his contract, but he reported back to the team for the start of training camp. The 28-year-old has now been rewarded with a salary more commensurate with his production, as he'll now be guaranteed $17 million for 2023 with the upside to earn an additional $3 million in incentives. Hunter is still scheduled to become a free agent after the season.

Hunter has reported to training camp, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hunter had been holding out during the team's offseason program and missed minicamp due to feeling he's earned a bump in pay. The three-time Pro Bowler is currently making $4.9 million, which is below market value for his recent production. Seifert also adds that Hunter is not expected to be a full participant at practice right away, and he still may be holding out for a better deal before he's a full go during training camp.

Hunter intends to skip Minnesota's mandatory minicamp, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hunter will be subjected to a total of just under $100,000 in fines if he misses the entire three-day minicamp. The standout pass rusher led the Vikings with 10.5 sacks last season and, on his current contract, is due only $4.9 million for the 2023 campaign. Holding out of minicamp is an attempt to regain negotiation leverage by the three-time Pro Bowler, and it remains to be seen whether he'd threaten to carry over his absence to the regular season.

Hunter is not expected to attend the start of the Vikings' voluntary offseason program, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hunter is coming off of a 10.5-sack season in 2022, potentially feeling like he's due for a pay increase. The defensive lineman is due to make $4.9 million in 2023, which is far below market value for the production he had last season. It's unclear how long the three-time Pro Bowler could hold out for, but it's certainly a negotiation process to keep an eye on.

Hunter racked up 65 tackles (46 solo), including 10.5 sacks, and three passes defended while playing all 17 games in the 2022 regular season.

EDGE Analysis

Hunter returned to play every game this season after he was limited to just seven appearances in 2021 due to a season-ending pectoral injury. The 28-year-old also finished with double-digit sacks for the first time since 2019 after being paired up with fellow veteran edge rusher Za'Darius Smith this season. While this pairing did not result in the most productive overall pass rush for Minnesota, they both finished with 10 or more sacks in 2022. Hunter will now enter the final stretch of his five-year, $72 million contract in 2023.

Hunter recorded seven tackles (five solo), two sacks and a forced fumble in Saturday's 27-24 win over the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

Hunter's pass-rushing skills were on full display this past weekend versus New York, as the veteran linebacker jarred the ball loose on one of the two sacks he registered in the game. With a New Year's Day matchup against the Packers up next, Hunter figures to continue serving as one of Minnesota's key defensive contributors in Week 17.

Hunter recorded five tackles (two solo) and 1.5 sacks during Saturday's 39-36 overtime win over the Colts.

EDGE Analysis

Hunter, who entered Saturday's contest versus Indianapolis with a questionable tag due to a neck issue, ultimately played a season-high 73 defensive snaps and surpassed eight sacks on the campaign. The veteran pass rusher should continue playing a prominent role on Minnesota's defense when the team hosts the Giants next weekend.

Hunter (neck) is good to go for Saturday's game against the Colts.

EDGE Analysis

Hunter drew a questionable tag due to a neck issue, but the expectation during the week was that he would ultimately be cleared. Thus, barring any setbacks, look for him to take on his usual workload at weakside linebacker opposide Za'Darius Smith.

Hunter (neck) is questionable for Saturdays game against the Colts, but head coach Kevin O'Connell feels good about his chances to play, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's unclear when Hunter suffered the injury, but he did play a season-low 66 percent of the team's defensive snaps in Sunday's loss to the Lions. His ability to take the field would be good news for Minnesota, but if he is ultimately ruled out, Patrick Jones would likely find himself with increased opportunities against Indianapolis.