It looks like the Minnesota Vikings decided to turn up the heat on the second day of free agency, making quite the splash after a relatively quiet start. While Sunday saw everyone setting their clocks forward, the Vikings took a bit longer to kick into gear. But once they did, they stormed through with a burst of strategic moves that could reshape their defense in an impressive way.

On Monday, General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah laid some initial groundwork by re-signing Byron Murphy and adding Ryan Kelly to the roster. Yet, those moves were merely the prelude to Tuesday’s action-packed narrative. The Vikings wasted little time making headlines by bolstering their defensive line with significant signings.

The buzz began when NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported that the Vikings are negotiating a deal to bring in Javon Hargrave, fresh off his departure from the 49ers. Hargrave’s potential addition is part of a broader strategy to revamp Minnesota’s defensive approach, providing defensive coordinator Brian Flores with another potent playmaker for his scheme.

Not stopping there, the Vikings also locked down two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Jonathan Allen on a three-year, $60 million deal. Allen and Hargrave’s arrivals signal a renewed focus on shoring up a defensive line that has yearned for game-changers like these for years.

It’s a transformation that could redefine the Vikings’ standing, particularly since there’s often chatter about their need for defensive line talent around the trade deadline. Should such talks arise this season, it might suggest things have gone awry—something fans and the organization hope to avoid after these smart acquisitions.

Addressing the offensive line was also high on the Vikings’ to-do list this offseason, and with the addition of Ryan Kelly and Will Fries at center, they’ve addressed that concern without neglecting the defense. Adofo-Mensah’s ability to strengthen both lines without sacrificing quality could be deemed the standout achievement of the offseason thus far.

Minnesota’s defense already boasted the second-best record in the league for rushing yards allowed, and with these new signings, they’ve fortified an already solid front. Vikings fans, who exercised patience on Monday while the team held back on big moves, must now be relieved as Tuesday’s flurry of activity shows the wait was worth every moment.