NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports Dye can make up to $8.5 million if he hits all of his incentives. The former fourth-round pick played out his rookie contract in Minnesota before signing a one-year deal in LA last offseason. He appeared in all 17 games and was credited with five starts. Dye totaled 57 tackles and 1.5 sacks as a backup linebacker and a high-volume specials teams player. He should return for a similar role in 2025.

According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Vikings hoped to bring Dye back for next season, but the long-time special teams ace has opted to join the Chargers in hopes of more playing time on defense. Through 60 career games, Dye, a former fourth-round pick, has totaled just 80 tackles, one TFL, and one sack. We’ll see what kind of role he’s able to carve out under new head coach Jim Harbaugh.

The No. 132 overall pick of the draft, Dye picked up Anthony Barr's Week 2 slack but immediately suffered an injury of his own. He will be sidelined at least the next three weeks, but NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports Dye will return when first eligible. The Vikings signed veteran Todd Davis Thursday.