By this point, you know the whole story. The elite DL talent was lost – Danielle Hunter and Michael Pierce – and Minnesota was already navigating a massive exodus. Couple that reality with the myriad of injuries and the results were less than stellar. The Vikings will obviously be looking to rectify this situation, but they’ll need to be smart.
Indeed, they’re going to need to go bargain shopping as they pursue value on the free agent market. The first name to keep in mind is Chicago Bears defensive lineman Mario Edwards Jr., a player who would likely make a big difference for the Minnesota Vikings.