EAGAN, Minn. -- The Minnesota Vikings fielded one of the NFL's worst pass rushes in 2022. Last week, they traded their most productive edge rusher, sending linebacker Za'Darius Smith to the Cleveland Browns in an exchange of draft picks. Their other edge rusher is seeking a contract upgrade, and the only notable edge player they have acquired this offseason, Marcus Davenport, just so happens to have totaled 0.5 sacks in 15 games during the 2022 season.
All of which begs a few questions. What exactly is the Vikings' plan to match their 2022 production, much less improve upon it?