What happened: Van Noy moved from repeated practice-squad elevations to a contract worth $2.75 million in base value. The agreement includes just under $2 million guaranteed and another $250,000 in incentives that begin at four sacks.

Why it matters: Minnesota had elevated Van Noy from the practice squad on Sept. 19 and Sept. 26, so the new terms turn a week-to-week arrangement into committed roster money. The structure also rewards immediate production, with Van Noy already at 1.5 sacks after his September signing in Minnesota.

What to watch: The next checkpoint is whether Van Noy reaches the four-sack bonus threshold. Minnesota's upcoming game-day statuses will show whether his snaps keep rising now that the deal includes guaranteed money.