Defensive tackle Linval Joseph was released from his deal with the Minnesota Vikings to ease salary cap concerns this year. That means the franchise is officially on the lookout for his long-term replacement.
Minnesota did recently add free-agent defensive tackle Michael Pierce. But to find a long-term replacement for Joseph, it’s more likely that the Vikings will try to select a prospect with an early-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft who can come in and start immediately.
There are plenty of intriguing players that have the potential to be available when Minnesota selects at picks No.