Vikings release G Remmers, decline 2019 option on Sendejo

The reshuffling on Minnesota’s offensive line has begun.

The Vikings announced Monday they released offensive guard Mike Remmers, who had three years remaining on his five-year, $30 million deal he signed in 2017.

Minnesota will save $4.55 million on its salary cap by releasing Remmers. Before this move, the Vikings had just over $5 million to spend in free agency, so this clears up some cash and opens a spot to improve a struggling offensive line.

Over his two seasons in Minnesota, Remmers started 27 games at right guard and right tackle.

The Vikings also announced they declined their 2019 option on safety Andrew Sendejo and tendered one-year deals to safety Anthony Harris and tackle Rashod Hill.

Sendejo had been with Minnesota since 2011, appearing in 95 games. Sendejo was the Vikings’ primary starting strong safety since 2015, playing alongside Harrison Smith. Over his nine-year NFL career, Sendejo has piled up 356 tackles, six interceptions and 17 passes defensed.

Harris received a second-round tender, meaning he’s still a restricted free agent and can sign with another team, but the Vikings will have the option to match. If Harris does decide to sign with a different team, Minnesota would be awarded a second-round pick.

The Vikings can also match any offer sent to Hill, also a restricted free agent.

Both Remmers and Sendejo will officially become unrestricted free agents when the market officially opens Wednesday at 3 p.m.