EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings have signed defensive tackle Will Sutton, who was cut last week after three seasons with the Chicago Bears.
Sutton was a third-round pick in 2014 from Arizona State, drafted by the Bears for a 4-3 scheme. The new coaching staff installed a 3-4 defense in 2015, and the 6-foot-1, 290-pound Sutton didn’t fit as well. He was still a starter last year, until an ankle injury ended his season seven weeks early. Sutton played in 36 of a possible 48 games, with 18 starts.
With the health of Sharrif Floyd’s knee a concern, the Vikings have been trying to bolster the defensive tackle position.