Coming out of the ‘22-’23 season, it was clear that the Minnesota Vikings (holders of one of the most sputtering defenses in the league) needed to make significant changes when faced with stopping offenses.
Fans clamored for Ed Donatell’s firing after just one season, and that’s what they got. Brian Flores, coming to the Vikings after just one year in Pittsburgh, was named Donatell’s replacement in early February.
Some veteran players found themselves headed out the door behind Donatell, with LB Eric Kendricks being released (signed with the Los Angeles Chargers) and did not re-sign CB Patrick Peterson (signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers).