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Looking ahead: Vikings should resign Alexander, Waynes

Two cornerbacks for the Minnesota Vikings will enter the final year on their rookie contracts in 2019.

Minnesota picked up Trae Waynes’ fifth-year option and will retain him for one more season. Mackensie Alexander will enter his fourth season in a purple jersey. Waynes was drafted 11th overall in 2015 and Alexander was swooped by the Vikings during the second round (54th overall) in 2016. Minnesota should resign both players when the time comes.

This case is being made simply because Marcus Sherels will be a free agent this off-season and even if the Vikings do resign him, he’s still 31 years old.