After firing shots on Twitter and Instagram, Yannick Ngakoue has finally forced his way out of Jacksonville. Despite being franchised tag, the star defensive end will be heading to Minnesota will less money than he thought. He was forced to take a pay cut in order for the trade to happen. He will now be paid a base salary of $12 million, instead of his $17.8 million franchise tender.
BREAKING: Jaguars trading DE Yannick Ngakoue to Vikings for 2021 second-round pick, 2022 conditional fifth-round pick. (via @TomPelissero) pic.twitter.com/OVLXKXYAmr
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