During the offseason, Mackensie Alexander was brought back so that he could be the slot corner in the Vikings defense. Originally, Alexander was a second-round pick by the Vikings in 2016. It took time, but he eventually worked his way into a prominent role in Zimmer’s defense. By 2019, Alexander established himself as one of the game’s most underrated players. Some tension between the coach and corner, though, led to Alexander departing for Cincinnati.
Somewhat astonishingly, Alexander came back to Minnesota for less than a million. It’s a one-year deal. Take a listen to what Zim had to say about his slot corner:
Mack Alexander was an under the radar signing, but he's a key to the Vikings defense's success.