The Minnesota Vikings signing defensive tackle Linval Joseph in free agency leading up to the 2014 NFL season was one of the most important transactions the franchise made to ensure a bright future.
After showing plenty of toughness and heart in his first four years with the New York Giants, Joseph brought his big frame and hunger for the game to the Land of 10,000 Lakes, where he swallows up the opposition on a regular basis.
The consistency and reliability of Joseph have made him a cornerstone of the Vikings defense, and Pro Football Focus confirmed his high level of play by revealing him to be their 55th best player of 2017 according to a recently released list.