Slightly over a week ago, the Minnesota Vikings lost inside linebacker Jordan Hicks to compartment syndrome, an ailment that will sideline the veteran defender until at least Christmas Eve.
In Hicks’ stead, Minnesota signed a beloved alumnus, Anthony Barr, to help ease the pain while promoting rookie linebacker Ivan Pace to a more prominent role.
Vikings Reportedly Have Interest in All-Pro Free Agent
Now, however, the Vikings — and 30 other NFL teams — have the opportunity to become richer at the ILB spot after the Indianapolis Colts befuddlingly waived Shaquille Leonard on Tuesday.
