Andrew Van Ginkel impressed upon reuniting with Brian Flores, enjoying a productive season as a pass rusher to help the Vikings finish the season as a top-five defense. The team will reward the former Dolphins defender for his work.

The Minnesota Vikings are rewarding one of their best defensive playmakers. The team to a one-year, $23 million extension with outside linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel that includes $22.4 million guaranteed, his agents told ESPN on Tuesday.

The Vikings will retain a key piece of their defense for one more season, signing edge rusher Andrew Van Ginkel to an extension worth up to $23 million on Tuesday.