The Minnesota Vikings have officially signed first-round selection Caleb Banks to his rookie contract, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
Per @RapSheet, Caleb Banks was among a group of players signed today as the team moves to finalize its rookie class. Banks, who was selected 18th overall in the NFL Draft, is signed to a deal valued at approximately $21.5 million. The contract includes the standard four-year term with a fifth-year team option, consistent with the NFL's slotted system for first-round picks.
The signing of Caleb Banks secures a vital piece of the Minnesota Vikings defensive front. As the 18th overall pick, Banks is expected to play a significant role in the defensive rotation immediately. By getting the deal done today, the Vikings ensure their top defensive prospect will be available for the start of training camp without any contractual delays. The team continues to work through its remaining unsigned draft picks as the offseason program progresses.
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