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Former Viking Works Out for Lions

The Detroit Lions were hit by an awful injury bug this week, and the Minnesota Vikings rival may turn to a former Vikings defender for roster assistance.

Former Viking Works Out for Lions

He’s Kenny Willekes, and the 26-year-old could find a new NFL home before too long.

Works Out for Lions
Aug 27, 2021; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Derrick Gore (40) is tackled by Minnesota Vikings defensive end Kenny Willekes (79) during the second half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports.

KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson tweeted Tuesday, one day after the NFL’s Week 2 schedule wrapped up, “Lions worked out Mitchell Agude, Chris Jackson, Nate McCrary, Darius Phillips, Abram Smith, Jordan Smith and Kenny Willekes.