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Vikings Will Sign a 3rd Rookie Despite Depleted Cap. What Gives?

First, there was DT Jaquelin Roy. Second, there was Jay Ward, the versatile DB. Third? The Vikings will sign Mekhi Blackmon.

According to KSTP’s Darren Wolfson, the young corner is the next one to come to an agreement. Take a look at how Wolfson frames the situation: “Vikings rookie corner Mekhi Blackmon will sign his standard 4-year rookie contract today.” Simple, declarative, to the point. Blackmon is going to sign his deal.

NCAA Football: Southern California at UCLA
Nov 19, 2022; Pasadena, California, USA; UCLA Bruins wide receiver Jake Bobo (9) is hit out of bounds by Southern California Trojans defensive back Mekhi Blackmon (6) during the second half at the Rose Bowl.