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The Minnesota Vikings have an edge rusher problem on their hands. It's not a huge one, but it is worth monitoring heading into the year.
The problem revolves around replacing star edge rusher Jonathan Greenard and providing help for Dallas Turner. The answer to that question is still to be determined.
ESPN NFL insider Kevin Seifert discussed the biggest storylines of the Vikings' offseason as it progresses toward the preseason and training camp. He listed lack of edge rusher help for Turner as something worth monitoring. Here's what Seifert had to say about the pressing need at edge.
"Depth is much less evident on the defensive edge following the draft weekend trade of outside linebacker Jonathan Greenard. The Vikings are set with Andrew Van Ginkel and Dallas Turner as starters, but Turner's excused absence for a personal matter on the second day of minicamp revealed the significant gap that exists between the next set of players at that position.
Bo Richter, Chaz Chambliss and Tyler Batty were the next three players up on the depth chart. The Vikings also experimented with defensive lineman Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins, a fifth-round pick in 2025 who is 6-foot-5 and 290 pounds, on the edge. But it is a certainty that the Vikings will be on the lookout for veteran help at the position as training camp approaches.
Among the top free agents remaining on the market, according to ESPN's Matt Bowen, are edge players Joey Bosa, Jadeveon Clowney and Haason Reddick. Leonard Floyd is also available."
Minnesota Vikings linebacker Dallas Turner (15) pressures Green Bay Packers quarterback Clayton Tune (6) during the third quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Matt Blewett-Imagn Images
The Vikings know what they have in Dallas Turner. There is not much if any concern with what Turner brings to the table.
Earlier this week, we wrote about Turner's embrace of an increased role in the defense. He seemed unphased at the prospect of having a greater responsibility to produce and acknowledge that he's surrounded by a younger team. That said, it's possible the Vikings will opt to make his life easier with a free agent addition or trade.
Making roster moves this late in the offseason may seem bold, but Seifert noted it as a possibility.
There's a reason Bosa, Clowney, Reddick and several others are still free agents. Still, another veteran upgrade could be all the Vikings need to maintain the same imposing pass rush they had a season ago.
We will keep a close eye on any roster additions as the 2026 season nears.
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The problem revolves around replacing star edge rusher Jonathan Greenard and providing help for Dallas Turner. The answer to that question is still to be determined.
ESPN NFL insider Kevin Seifert discussed the biggest storylines of the Vikings' offseason as it progresses toward the preseason and training camp. He listed lack of edge rusher help for Turner as something worth monitoring. Here's what Seifert had to say about the pressing need at edge.
"Depth is much less evident on the defensive edge following the draft weekend trade of outside linebacker Jonathan Greenard. The Vikings are set with Andrew Van Ginkel and Dallas Turner as starters, but Turner's excused absence for a personal matter on the second day of minicamp revealed the significant gap that exists between the next set of players at that position.
Bo Richter, Chaz Chambliss and Tyler Batty were the next three players up on the depth chart. The Vikings also experimented with defensive lineman Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins, a fifth-round pick in 2025 who is 6-foot-5 and 290 pounds, on the edge. But it is a certainty that the Vikings will be on the lookout for veteran help at the position as training camp approaches.
Among the top free agents remaining on the market, according to ESPN's Matt Bowen, are edge players Joey Bosa, Jadeveon Clowney and Haason Reddick. Leonard Floyd is also available."
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Minnesota Vikings linebacker Dallas Turner (15) pressures Green Bay Packers quarterback Clayton Tune (6) during the third quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Matt Blewett-Imagn Images
The Vikings know what they have in Dallas Turner. There is not much if any concern with what Turner brings to the table.
Earlier this week, we wrote about Turner's embrace of an increased role in the defense. He seemed unphased at the prospect of having a greater responsibility to produce and acknowledge that he's surrounded by a younger team. That said, it's possible the Vikings will opt to make his life easier with a free agent addition or trade.
Making roster moves this late in the offseason may seem bold, but Seifert noted it as a possibility.
There's a reason Bosa, Clowney, Reddick and several others are still free agents. Still, another veteran upgrade could be all the Vikings need to maintain the same imposing pass rush they had a season ago.
We will keep a close eye on any roster additions as the 2026 season nears.
Continue reading...
