A lot went wrong last season. As a result, basically everyone connected to our Minnesota Vikings – management, coaches, players, fans – are hoping for a major bounce back from several position groups. The defensive line is usually among the team’s strongest position groups, but roster turnover, injuries, and Covid ensured that 2020 would be a long season (especially in run defense).
Heading into the 2021 season, things look considerably different up front.
Michael Pierce is back, Danielle Hunter looks healthy, and Dalvin Tomlinson was signed. Multiple d-linemen were drafted; Everson Griffen and Stephen Weatherly were brought back.