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Solid bounce back in 2022 Hunter racked up 65 tackles (46 solo), including 10.5 sacks, and three passes defended while playing all 17 games in the 2022 regular season.

Impact Hunter returned to play every game this season after he was limited to just seven appearances in 2021 due to a season-ending pectoral injury. The 28-year-old also finished with double-digit sacks for the first time since 2019 after being paired up with fellow veteran edge rusher Za'Darius Smith this season. While this pairing did not result in the most productive overall pass rush for Minnesota, they both finished with 10 or more sacks in 2022. Hunter will now enter the final stretch of his five-year, $72 million contract in 2023.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Vikings face abrupt finish, roster churn after all that fun

The end hit harder for the Minnesota Vikings than usual

JANUARY 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Locker Room Sound: LB Danielle Hunter LB Danielle Hunter addressed the media from the TCO Performance Center on Monday.

JANUARY 9 • VIKINGS.COM

Danielle Hunter, Patrick Jones II Combine For A Sack Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter and linebacker Patrick Jones sack Chicago Bears quarterback Nathan Peterman for a 6-yard los...

JANUARY 8 • VIKINGS.COM

Danielle Hunter stepping up, a nickname for Justin Jefferson, more Vikings observations Hunter was asked regularly about his lack of early-season production. But he insisted: Sacks will come. In recent weeks, they have.

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Tallies seven stops, two sacks Hunter recorded seven tackles (five solo), two sacks and a forced fumble in Saturday's 27-24 win over the Giants.

Impact Hunter's pass-rushing skills were on full display this past weekend versus New York, as the veteran linebacker jarred the ball loose on one of the two sacks he registered in the game. With a New Year's Day matchup against the Packers up next, Hunter figures to continue serving as one of Minnesota's key defensive contributors in Week 17.

DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings-Giants recap: Game balls, numbers to know, and what's next As T.J. Hockenson and Justin Jefferson teamed up on offense, Danielle Hunter continued his strong recent play on defense.

DECEMBER 24, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Danielle Hunter Leads Surge by Vikings Defense Against Giants at Key Times Minnesota Vikings Latest News

DECEMBER 24, 2022 • VIKINGS.COM

Logs 1.5 sacks in win Hunter recorded five tackles (two solo) and 1.5 sacks during Saturday's 39-36 overtime win over the Colts.

Impact Hunter, who entered Saturday's contest versus Indianapolis with a questionable tag due to a neck issue, ultimately played a season-high 73 defensive snaps and surpassed eight sacks on the campaign. The veteran pass rusher should continue playing a prominent role on Minnesota's defense when the team hosts the Giants next weekend.

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared Saturday Hunter (neck) is good to go for Saturday's game against the Colts.

Impact Hunter drew a questionable tag due to a neck issue, but the expectation during the week was that he would ultimately be cleared. Thus, barring any setbacks, look for him to take on his usual workload at weakside linebacker opposide Za'Darius Smith.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Danielle Hunter among five Vikings players listed as questionable for Saturday's game The linebacker, along with nose tackle Harrison Phillips and three other key players, are all expected to play vs. the Colts.

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Should play Saturday Hunter (neck) is questionable for Saturdays game against the Colts, but head coach Kevin O'Connell feels good about his chances to play, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribu...

Impact It's unclear when Hunter suffered the injury, but he did play a season-low 66 percent of the team's defensive snaps in Sunday's loss to the Lions. His ability to take the field would be good news for Minnesota, but if he is ultimately ruled out, Patrick Jones would likely find himself with increased opportunities against Indianapolis.

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Donatell, Vikings working on fixes for floundering defense

The calmness and optimism Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Ed Donatell pours into the job has not publicly wavered amid persistent struggles for his group

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Good to go for Week 14 Hunter doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's matchup against the Lions, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hunter returned to practice Friday as a full participant after missing back-to-back sessions to begin Week 14 prep due to an illness. The veteran pass rusher has yet to miss a game this season, totaling 48 tackles, seven sacks and three pass defenses across 12 appearances.

DECEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Wednesday Hunter didn't practice Wednesday due to an illness.

Impact Hunter, along with four of his Minnesota teammates, was held out of Wednesday's session due to an illness. Considering the 28-year-old suited up and played 67 defensive snaps in the Vikings' Week 13 win over the Jets, it would be somewhat surprising if Hunter were to miss his first game of the season this weekend versus Detroit. He'll have two more practices to ramp up to full speed before the team would have to tag him with an injury designation.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cousins-Jefferson connection strong for Vikes with Jets next

Kirk Cousins and the Minnesota Vikings keep sending the ball Justin Jefferson's way with favorable results

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vikings can clinch division with win vs. Jets and some help

The Minnesota Vikings host the New York Jets this weekend

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Danielle Hunter Discusses the Minnesota Vikings Thanksgiving Win Over the New England Patriots

NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Vikings' Za'Darius Smith makes his case for NFL awards with sacks and a smile The linebacker, who leads the team in sacks and the league in quarterback pressures entering Sunday's game vs. Dallas, says he's having the...

NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Two sacks in comeback win Hunter collected two sacks on seven tackles (four solo) during Sunday's 20-17 victory over the Commanders.

Impact Hunter logged his second sack of the game as he brought down quarterback Taylor Heinecke for a crucial nine-yard loss on Washington's second-to-last drive, helping to seal the Vikings' comeback win in the fourth quarter. The 28-year-old also logged season highs in both tackles and sacks in this contest. Hunter has now recorded 37 tackles (27 solo), five sacks and two passes defended through eight games in 2022, and he'll look to affect star quarterback Josh Allen this coming Sunday against Buffalo.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Clutch Vikings tote ample confidence at 7-1 into tough slate

The Minnesota Vikings have owned the fourth quarter this season

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

'The Washington win streak is over' - Mark Schlereth, Chris Myers break down Vikings' comeback win vs. Commanders

'The Washington win streak is over' - Mark Schlereth, Chris Myers break down Vikings' comeback win vs. Commanders

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • Fox Sports

Records another sack Hunter notched six tackles (five solo) and one sack during Sunday's 24-16 win over the Dolphins.

Impact After a slow start to the season, Hunter has picked up his production over the last two games, totaling 12 tackles, four tackles for loss, two sacks and four QB hurries. The Vikings have a bye in Week 7, so Hunter will look to maintain his strong play against the Cardinals in Week 8.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Why Vikings pass rusher Danielle Hunter's sack numbers aren't as bad as they seem Vikings outside linebackers coach Mike Smith explains why Hunter is still having a major impact on the pass rush despite his low sack total.

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Gets second sack Hunter had six total tackles, a sack and two tackles for a loss in Sunday's win over Chicago.

Impact Hunter has just two sacks in five games and eight QB hurries, compared to four sacks and 18 QB hurries through five games last season, according to Pro Football Focus. As long as Hunter is healthy he should be an impact pass rusher, but he's been a step behind his pace last year before he suffered a season-ending pectoral injury.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE