4 Things the Vikings Left on the Table in the Draft
Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports Minnesota Vikings interim general manager Rob Brzezinski left last week’s draft with a fully stocked cabinet on defense, making four of his first five selections players whom Brian Flores could deploy before too long. Along the way, the club left some meat on the bone, as is the case for every team in every draft. Minnesota addressed several big spots while leaving a few useful paths unexplored.
So, here’s what the Vikings left on the table from Thursday through Saturday last week. The Board Offered Help at Key Positions, but the Vikings Chose Otherwise Folks expected these things to happen — and then they did not. Minnesota Vikings linebacker Jonathan Greenard celebrates after a defensive stop, energizing teammates as momentum swings at U.
S. Bank Stadium on Dec. 1, 2024, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
The moment captures Brian Flores’ unit dictating tempo in the second quarter against Arizona, with Greenard’s reaction reflecting a fast, connected defense. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images. 1.
No OLB Replacement after Jonathan Greenard Trade After six weeks of rumors — the rumors even nailed the correct trade partner — the Vikings pressed the button on a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles, sending outside linebacker Jonathan Greenard east in exchange for two 3rd-Rounders. The Eagles also peeled away a 7th-Rounder from Minnesota. Surely, because that deal happened on Friday, Minnesota would draft an EDGE rusher in Round 3 or 4, right?
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