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The Vikings Can’t Sustain a Season of Sophomore Slumps in 2023

If the young fellas don’t assert themselves, the Vikings can’t expect to compete in 2023.

During the offseason, Minnesota decided on a more restrained approach in free agency and the draft. Sure, some valuable veterans were retained – Garrett Bradbury, Andrew DePaola, Alexander Mattison — and some promising rookies were picked — Jordan Addison, Mekhi Blackmon — but the dominant trend was the loss of notable talent and the failure to bring in high-profile replacements.

5 Takeaways Following the Vikings Draft
Apr 27, 2023; Kansas City, MO, USA; USC wide receiver Jordan Addison reacts after being selected by the Minnesota Vikings twenty third overall in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft at Union Station.