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The Vikings’ On-Field Leadership Will Look Very Different in 2023

The decision to move on from Adam Thielen and then Eric Kendricks wasn’t surprising. After all, both were a well-paid veterans whose performance is on a downward trajectory. Partner that reality with the snug cap and the cuts make some sense even if they are painful.

An overlooked side effect of these decisions is that the Vikings’ on-field leadership is going to look quite different in 2023. Making matters even worse is that Patrick Peterson – a 12-year veteran – will be heading to Pittsburgh.

Nov 24, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8), wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18), and wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) celebrate the win against the New England Patriots after the game at U.