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Linval Joseph training with the guy who replaced him in Minnesota

(Photo by Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports) Linval Joseph

Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Michael Pierce recently trained with a former member of the purple and gold, Linval Joseph.

Early in the 2020 offseason, the Minnesota Vikings were looking for ways to create more cap space, and it ultimately resulted in the team parting ways with two longtime contributors to their defense in defensive tackle Linval Joseph and cornerback Xavier Rhodes.

To fill the gigantic hole left by Joseph’s departure last year, the Vikings ended up convincing former Baltimore Ravens defensive lineman Michael Pierce to sign with them in free agency.