EDEN PRARIE, Minn. – Minnesota took many steps to ensure that the core players on defense will be with the team for the long term this offseason.
Contract extensions to defensive end Everson Griffen, cornerback Xavier Rhodes and defensive tackle Linval Joseph all during training camp signified that the Vikings front office is buying into keeping the key contributors together for years to come.
Vikings Head Coach Mike Zimmer is entering his fourth year at the helm and with each of those players and several others. He recognizes that he and his staff have to continue to develop and try new things so his veterans don’t become too complacent.