The first big move of the Vikings’ offseason was when the team released longtime starting linebacker, Eric Kendricks. He was part of the organization for eight seasons and left a huge void.
Fellow linebacker Jordan Hicks was also projected as a potential cut but he stayed after taking a pay cut. In addition to Hicks, the Vikings have promising 2022 rookie Brian Asamoah on the roster. He is expected to take a bigger role in the upcoming season.
Vikings Bolster Linebacker Room with Latest Signing
More depth and quality were much needed in the linebacker group of defensive coordinator Brian Flores and he finally got a new player at the position.