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The next club question, the evidence behind it, and what to watch next.
updated through generation 31044 · 16:05 ET · #7682 · MIN · Elevated OLB Kyle Van Noy & WR Dillon Bell from practice squad to active roster.
Week 3 · MIN vs TB
What should MIN learn about Andrew Van Ginkel before the 2026 contract window closes?
Andrew Van Ginkel · 2026 cap hit $19,250,000 · signed through 2026.
Over The Cap · 2026-09-20. Contract term · 2026-09-20. Current club membership checked against the roster.
2026 baseline: Sacks 2.5 in 2 games · nflverse player statistics 2026. This is counting production, not an efficiency or player-quality grade.
Why now: This is the largest joined cap commitment among current roster members whose recorded term ends this season. Early-season usage and availability can inform the next contract decision; an expiring term alone is not a recommendation to replace him.
Watch next: 2026-09-27 · MIN at TB · official availability, playing time and assignments. Separate changes in opportunity from changes in efficiency.
House question based on sourced facts. 18 roster amounts remain unresolved; this is a known subset, not a complete valuation. A cap hit is accounting cost, not a cut saving.
Prior evidence · retain the original season and window
46.0%dropbacks
MIN blitzed on 46.0% of opponent dropbacks in 2025 (242 of 526), the highest rate in the league.
Window: 2025 regular season
Muffed (FTN Data via nflverse) · n=526
Muffed (FTN Data via nflverse) · 2026-09-0365%plays
MIN ran 11 personnel on 65% of offensive plays in 2025 (608 of 939).
Window: 2025 regular season
Sharp Football Analysis · n=939
Sharp Football Analysis · 2026-08-3031.8%third-down attempts
MIN converted 31.8% of third downs in 2025 (62 of 195), last in the NFL.
Window: 2025 regular season
Pro-Football-Reference · n=195
Pro-Football-Reference · 2026-09-0525.6%dropbacks
MIN used play-action on 25.6% of dropbacks in 2025 (147 of 575).
Window: 2025 regular season
Muffed (FTN Data via nflverse) · n=575
Muffed (FTN Data via nflverse) · 2026-09-0342.6%plays
MIN posted a 42.6% offensive success rate in 2025 (n = 943 plays).
Window: 2025 regular season
Muffed (nflverse play-by-play) · n=943
Muffed (nflverse play-by-play) · 2026-09-03