The Facts: Following up on a previous item. ... The Vikings could have paid Adrian Peterson $18 million this year. Instead, they'll pay Murray as little as $3.4 million this year. That's the only true guarantee at signing for the newest running back in Minnesota, and the minimum he'll earn this year.
Diehards Line:Beyond that, any money Murray makes is tied to workout and roster bonuses as long as he's on the active, game-day roster. As PFT's Mike Florio suggested, "It’s a low-risk deal for the Vikings that carries a decent upside for Murray. And it gives them a tailback who will be a lot more affordable than either what Peterson was due to make or what he expects to make in 2017."