The Minnesota Vikings added notable veterans Byron Murphy (CB), Marcus Davenport (OLB), and Josh Oliver (TE) this offseason but also lost a bevy of longtime players to free agency.
And according to CBS Sports, the loss of veteran leadership is a ‘red flag.’
The Vikings’ Red Flag’ from a National Viewpoint
For context, these men left the organization: Cameron Dantzler (CB, Bills), Eric Kendricks (LB, Chargers), Patrick Peterson (CB, Steelers), Adam Thielen (WR, Panthers), Dalvin Tomlinson (DT, Browns), Duke Shelley (CB, Raiders), Irv Smith (TE, Bengals), Kris Boyd (CB, Cardinals), Chandon Sullivan (CB, Steelers), and Za’Darius Smith (OLB, Browns — Trade).