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The Vikings Traded Za’Darius Smith — Now What?

Some folks panicked. Others expected it. The rest shrugged shoulders.

Za’Darius Smith is no longer employed by the Minnesota Vikings, traded to the Cleveland Browns on Friday night for two 5th-Round picks. Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah also shipped a 6th- and 7th-Rounder to the Browns along with Smith.

The Vikings Traded Za’Darius Smith — Now What?

So — now what? Are the Vikings damned? Will the sky fall? The answer is no to both, and here’s why.

It’s Marcus Davenport Time

Boom or Bust
Nov 17, 2019; Tampa, FL, USA; New Orleans Saints defensive end Marcus Davenport (92) works out prior to the game at Raymond James Stadium.