Quarterback Matt Cassel, set to become an unrestricted free agent this weekend, is re-signing with the Vikings, according to two NFL sources.
Cassel's new contract is for two years. He would be considered a bridge to the next Vikings quarterback, likely a draft choice this season.
Jason LaCanfora of cbsports.com reported the deal was worth $10 million. For comparison sake, the Jaguars signed another "bridge" quarterback, Chad Henne, to a two-year deal on Friday that is worth $8 million, including $4.5 million guaranteed.
The agreement was first reported by Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network (@rapsheet).
Cassel, 31, opted out of a two-year contract he signed with the Vikings in 2013 that was worth $7.4 million.
Vikings General Manager Rick Spielman has said, during the offseason, that the team would like to sign a veteran quarterback in free agency and also draft a college quarterback.
Teams are allowed to begin negotiating with unrestricted free agents who weren't with their teams last year on Saturday, but cannot sign them until Tuesday.
Cassel last spoke with reporters after the Vikings' season-ending 14-13 victory over the Lions in the last game at the Metrodome on Dec. 29, saying: "I love playing for the Vikings. The fan base here is absolutely amazing. The team was special. It was a great team to play for. I really enjoyed my time with my wife, myself, my kids, a great community and everything else that goes along with it. So, would I love to be a Minnesota Viking? Absolutely, without a doubt."