One Man Can Solve the Vikings LB Fears

Dec 2, 2019; Seattle, WA, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison (25) stiff arms Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker K.J. Wright (50) during the game at CenturyLink Field. Seattle defeated Minnesota 37-30. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY SportsThe Minnesota Vikings roster was “set” with a heap of new free agents on the defensive side of the ball from Patrick Peterson, Dalvin Tomlinson, Sheldon Richardson, Bashaud Breeland, to Xavier Woods.

Then, a return to health by Danielle Hunter, Michael Pierce (COVID opt-out), Eric Kendricks, and Anthony Barr would solidify the defense after a gruesome showing in 2020. The Vikings ranked in the bottom five for the NFL’s…