On Saturday, the Vikings saw a major roadblock removed from their pursuit of Ejiro Evero as their next defensive coordinator.
The Broncos released Evero from his contract with the team on Saturday, clearing the way for him to interview for jobs with other clubs after Sean Payton became the team's new head coach. The Vikings are expected to interview Evero as soon as they can arrange the logistics.
Evero, who worked with coach Kevin O'Connell for two years on the Rams' staff, is considered one of the two frontrunners for the Vikings' defensive coordinator job, along with Steelers assistant head coach Brian Flores.