The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms on a five-year, $72 million contract extension with Danielle Hunter.

The deal includes $40 million in guaranteed money, with a $15 million signing bonus. The annual average worth is more than $14 million, on par with fellow Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen.

"I had to get this out of the way," Hunter said, acknowledging relief to have signed before training camp. "I didn't want to be bothered by anything."

The late Dennis Green will be inducted into the Vikings' Ring of Honor at halftime of Minnesota's game against the Buffalo Bills on Sept. 23 at U.S. Bank Stadium.

He coached the Vikings from 1992 through 2001. He coached 171 games in 10 seasons with a 101-70 record, including playoffs, and finished with the second-most victories in franchise history behind Bud Grant (178).

Green, who died in July 2016, led Minnesota to four NFC Central Division titles and two appearances in the NFC Championship Game.

Dalvin Cook is making strides in his return from a torn ACL.

The running back has been cleared to take part in team drills with the Minnesota Vikings for the first time. He had been limited to individual work.

"I've been feeling good, but this week was another milestone," Cook said. "They kind of told me at the beginning of the week. I was excited to get back into action, get out there and just get some live reps."

Cook tore his ACL in Week 4. He rushed for a franchise-record 127 yards in his first game.