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Six new Vikings who could make a big impact in 2023

The Vikings' offseason headlines were dominated by players leaving: Dalvin Cook, Adam Thielen, Eric Kendricks, Za'Darius Smith, Patrick Peterson. But the mass exodus has opened many lanes for new contributors on this year's team. In addition to cornerback Byron Murphy Jr., one of the team's first free-agency signings of the offseason, here are six new names you'll see in big roles in purple.

Marcus Davenport, outside linebacker

Minnesota Vikings Marcus Davenport (0) photographed in May 2023 u2013 Eagan, Minn. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ u2022 carlos.gonzalez@startribune.com

Davenport, a former first-round pick by the Saints, will be leaned upon heavily by the Vikings after signing a one-year deal worth up to $13 million in free agency.