When — or if — the Vikings open the season against the Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sept. 13, Ifeadi Odenigbo will likely be introduced as a starter at defensive end.
But Odenigbo’s real introduction to Vikings faithful came in a 56-yard fumble return for a touchdown against the Chargers last December in Carson, Calif. Now that he’s on the radar … he could become a well-known name as he steps in following the departure of 10-year veteran Everson Griffen.
That means Odenigbo could become a three-down player after being used primarily in pass rushing situations during his first full year in the NFL in 2019.