MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Yannick Ngakoue just joined the Minnesota Vikings this week, taking part in his first practice of the entire calendar year a mere 10 days in advance of the season opener.
The fifth-year pass-rushing specialist has hardly a worry about finding his rhythm with a new team in time for the first game Sept. 13 against Green Bay. Simply donning a different colored jersey has provided the necessary jolt.
“Breath of fresh air,” Ngakoue said Friday, in his first session with reporters since the Vikings fulfilled his desire to depart Jacksonville and sent two draft picks to the Jaguars in a trade that was finalized Monday.