"Wilson, 31, had a career year in 2025 after returning to the Vikings, the team with which he had spent the first four years of his career. After signing him to a one-year deal worth $2.6 million, team officials penciled him for a significant special teams role. But he entered the starting lineup in Week 2 after Blake Cashman suffered a hamstring injury and then displaced fellow inside linebacker Ivan Pace Jr."
"Along the way, Wilson proved an exceptional fit for defensive coordinator Brian Flores' blitz-heavy scheme. He set career highs in starts (16), sacks (6.5) and forced fumbles (4), and had the NFL's third-best pressure rate (15.3%) after Week 1."
"Wilson originally signed with the Vikings as an undrafted rookie in 2017. He made stops with the Philadelphia Eagles, Houston Texans and Green Bay Packers after departing as a free agent. In nine NFL seasons, Wilson has started 55 games and recorded 515 tackles, 17.5 sacks and 5 interceptions."
Eric Wilson agreed to a three-year deal worth $22.5 million with the Minnesota Vikings, including $12.5 million fully guaranteed. The 31-year-old linebacker had a career year in 2025 after returning to the Vikings, where he originally spent his first four seasons. Initially signed for special teams duties, Wilson entered the starting lineup in Week 2 and became a key defensive contributor. He set career highs with 16 starts, 6.5 sacks, and 4 forced fumbles while posting the NFL's third-best pressure rate at 15.3%. Wilson thrived in defensive coordinator Brian Flores' blitz-heavy scheme and maintained special teams contributions with 144 snaps, five tackles, and one forced fumble.
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