Every year, players unexpectedly emerge from NFL rosters to take on huge roles with their respective teams. The Vikings aren’t immune to such impact.
Think back to 2021 when Minnesota signed Dede Westbrook to try and take on the WR3 role behind Justin Jefferson and Adam Thielen. Instead, it was K.J. Osborn who took over the job and has held it ever since.
Just as recently as 2022, the Vikings signed CB Duke Shelley to their practice squad during the season, and just a few weeks later, he was suddenly making crucial plays in overtime against the Buffalo Bills.