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It’s Time to Get Pumped about One New Vikings Defender

The Minnesota Vikings made many changes to their defense after a disastrous season on that side of the ball. Brian Flores replaced Ed Donatell as defensive coordinator after only one season, and the majority of the cornerback room changed. Patrick Peterson, Chandon Sullivan, Cameron Dantzler, and Duke Shelley departed from the purple team.

It’s Time to Get Pumped about One New Vikings Defender

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Dec 5, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Arizona Cardinals cornerback Byron Murphy (7) runs with the football after his interception in the second half against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Quinn Harris-USA TODAY Sports

To replace them, the Vikings bank on 2022 draft picks Akayleb Evans and Andrew Booth to make a step, and rookie Mekhi Blackmon was selected in the third round.