Trending Now - Bengals Acquire Jonathan Allen; Hargrave Signs With Packers

WHO:

Jonathan Allen, defensive tackle, signed by the Cincinnati Bengals

Javon Hargrave, defensive tackle, signed by the Green Bay Packers

Minnesota Vikings, organization that released both players

Bryan Cook, safety, signed by the Cincinnati Bengals

Boye Mafe, edge rusher, signed by the Cincinnati Bengals

Jonathan Gannon, new defensive coordinator for the Green Bay Packers

WHAT:

The Minnesota Vikings released Jonathan Allen and Javon Hargrave on March 11th, 2026.

Jonathan Allen signed a two-year contract with the Cincinnati Bengals worth $26 million, which can increase to $28 million through incentives.

Javon Hargrave signed a two-year contract with the Green Bay Packers worth $23 million, including $13 million in the first year.

Allen recorded 68 tackles and 3.5 sacks during the 2025 season with the Vikings.

Hargrave recorded 52 tackles and 3.5 sacks during the 2025 season with the Vikings.

WHERE:

Minnesota, where the Vikings are based

Cincinnati, Ohio, where the Bengals are based

Green Bay, Wisconsin, where the Packers are based

WHEN:

March 11th, 2026, date of release for both players

March 12th, 2026, date of signing for Jonathan Allen with the Bengals

March 12th, 2026, date of signing for Javon Hargrave with the Packers

2025 season, when both players played for the Vikings

WHY:

The Vikings released Allen and Hargrave due to a tight salary cap situation.

The Bengals aimed to improve their defensive line after struggling in the previous season.

HOW:

Allen was released as a cap casualty after starting all 17 games in the 2025 season.

Hargrave was released as a cap casualty after starting 15 of 16 games in the 2025 season.

(UPDATED March 12, 2026 21:06 UTC)

In a significant move, the Minnesota Vikings released defensive tackles Jonathan Allen and Javon Hargrave on March 11, 2026, due to a tight salary cap situation. Just a day later, Allen signed a two-year contract worth $26 million with the Cincinnati Bengals, while Hargrave joined the Green Bay Packers on a two-year deal valued at $23 million. Both players had solid performances last season with the Vikings, with Allen recording 68 tackles and 3.5 sacks, and Hargrave contributing 52 tackles and 3.5 sacks.