Whenever the Vikings are willing to negotiate, Kyle Rudolph is ready to listen.

The tight end has been saying since late last year he wants to sign an extension that would kick in starting with the 2015 season. He said there have been no negotiations yet, but that’s understandable during a year in which the Vikings brought in a new coaching staff and the draft was held two weeks later than normal.

“Obviously, my financial situation is completely in their hands right now,” Rudolph said Thursday. “I’ve got one year left on my deal here and I’m extremely excited for the changes that have been made around here (under first-year coach Mike Zimmer).

“All I can worry about is going out and being successful. The contract will take care of itself. … I’d be more than happy to stay here for a long time.”

Rudolph, who signed a four-year, $3.9 million rookie contract in 2011, would become a free agent after next season if no extension deal can be reached by then.

He missed the final eight games last season because of a fractured left foot but is fully healthy and told the Pioneer Press in April that he considers himself the NFL’s best tight end.

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