Before free agency opened, the Minnesota Vikings decided to release their Week 1 starting running back from last season. With Alexander Mattison shown the door just a year after taking over for Dalvin Cook, the position was again bare. Unfortunately for them, the rest of the division loaded up.
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It stands to reason that Minnesota must replace Alexander Mattison in one way or another. Ty Chandler shined in limited opportunity a season ago but also proved there was plenty to work on regarding pass protection. While he could run away with the starting role, having more depth than they do presently is a must.