Defensive reinforcements were needed after the unit flamed out in the last few games of the 2023 campaign, allowing 30 points in each of the last four games and 21 points in the fourth quarter versus the Bengals in the previous contest. The departures of Danielle Hunter, D.J. Wonnum, Marcus Davenport, and Jordan Hicks also opened some more holes.
Vikings Add Another Defensive Piece
General manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah immediately agreed to terms with three starters once free agency had begun. Pass-rushers Jonathan Greenard and Andrew Van Ginkel are expected to be the team’s top outside linebackers while Blake Cashman will replace Hicks as the middle linebacker.