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Vikings, OT Christian Darrisaw agree to 4-year contract extension worth up to $113 million

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MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings and Christian Darrisaw agreed on a four-year contract extension reportedly worth up to $113 million, the team announced on Tuesday.

The contract includes $77 million guaranteed.

Darrisaw, the 23rd overall pick in the 2021 draft out of Virginia Tech, will be under contract through the 2029 season. He has two years remaining on his rookie deal.

According to Pro Football Focus, Darrisaw posted the third-highest pass block grade among offensive linemen who played at least 50% of offensive snaps in 2023.   

Darrisaw ended his second season as the second-highest graded tackle, according to PFF.

The Vikings also signed cornerback Duke Shelley on Tuesday for depth at a position that was impacted by the death of rookie Khyree Jackson. Shelley is a sixth-year veteran who played for the Vikings in 2022 with 31 tackles, an interception and eight passes defensed in 11 games. He played last season with the Los Angeles Rams.

The Vikings hold their first full practice on Wednesday.

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