Cornerback has been a weakness of the organization since 2020 when the Minnesota Vikings had a mass exodus on the defensive side of the ball, and Xavier Rhodes, Trae Waynes, and Mackensie Alexander — the top three cornerbacks — departed in free agency. Mike Hughes and draft picks Cameron Dantzler and Jeff Gladney could fill the void.
The Vikings Might Have a Sneaky Plan at Cornerback
They couldn’t fill the void, nor did the groups in the following seasons with Patrick Peterson on board. In 2023, the front office changed course and eliminated everyone who played meaningful snaps in 2022.