The Vikings Have Lost Confidence in Lewis Cine

Aug 19, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears (32) runs the ball as Minnesota Vikings safety Lewis Cine (6) looks to make the tackle during the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY SportsActions speak louder than words, a maxim that’s especially true in the NFL.

At various points during the offseason, the Vikings’ leadership made a point of praising Lewis Cine. The sophomore safety played sparingly in 2022 — just a pair of snaps on defense by Week 4 — before a leg injury ended his season. The spring and summer months, though, brought news of an encouraging recovery process alongside an eagerness to get back…