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Vikings and Texans Virtually Swap Defenders

The Minnesota Vikings added some firepower to a defense that definitely needed the infusion of talent. Kirk Cousins moved to Atlanta, Sam Darnold will replace him in the starting lineup until a potential rookie quarterback can take over. Star defender Danielle Hunter was the second major domino to fall, he found a new team.

Vikings and Texans Virtually Swap Defenders

Vikings and Texans Virtually Swap Defenders
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Hunter, a 2015 third-round prospect chosen by former general manager Rick Spielman, will spend his next two seasons in the league in Houston, joining the rising team led by head coach Demeco Ryans and quarterback C.