The Minnesota Vikings do not have a dire need at the three-technique defensive tackle position. General Manager Rick Spielman unexpectedly signed Dalvin Tomlinson from the New York Giants in March, filling a 3DT hole experienced by the Viking since Sheldon Richardson left the organization.
Tomlinson is an apt run-stuffer with a knack for rushing the passer. He was employed as a nose tackle in New York, so when the Vikings acquired him, the knee-jerk reaction was “huh?” But soon after, Tomlinson was revealed to be an asset that will indeed play 3DT while providing run-stopping services, too.
Will the Vikings call it good at 3DT with Tomlinson?