One of the weakest position groups for the Minnesota Vikings throughout the season has been the defensive line. While guys like Harrison Phillips, Khyiris Tonga, and Jonathan Bullard are capable of stopping the run; none of them bring a ton of upside as pass rushers.
This offseason Kwesi Adofo-Mensah tried the moneyball approach by replacing Dalvin Tomlinson, who was seeking a hefty contract extension, with former Packers defensive lineman Dean Lowry. Lowry had 42 pressures in 2021 and only carries a $2 million cap hit for this season. While the Vikings did save some money by not extending Tomlinson, Lowry has failed to live up to expectations so far this season.