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Vikings Face Abrupt Finish, Roster Churn After All That Fun
The salary cap crunch will likely force the departure of some of the players who contributed heavily to 13 wins.
January 17, 2023
The end hit harder for the Minnesota Vikings than usual, a season of exhilarating finishes and exceeded expectations smudged by this quick exit from the playoffs.
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The sting was only deepened by the reality of the roster. The salary cap crunch will likely force the departure of some of the players who contributed heavily to 13 wins, an NFC North division title and a strong chemistry that fueled this run behind new head coach Kevin O'Connell.
"We have such a great group, and you know when the season ends that this group doesn't stay the same moving forward," quarterback Kirk Cousins said after the 31-24 loss to the New York Giants at home on Sunday in the first round.
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