Vikings Sign Former Colts Defender
Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports Someone within the Minnesota Vikings organization looked at another guy recently and said, “You know what? We need a bunch of defensive tackles. ” Interim general manager Rob Brzezinski signed veteran DT Eric Johnson on Wednesday, the fourth new interior defensive lineman in the last five days.
Minnesota continues to tweak its defensive line after the draft, this time with a 320-pound veteran flier. Johnson may not have too much of an impact on the 2026 regular season , but he’s in the house for the summer nevertheless. Brian Flores Gets Another iDL Option Get to know Johnson.
Eric Johnson II (98) stands near the sideline during warmups, scanning the field before kickoff as Indianapolis prepared for a road matchup, Dec. 7, 2025, at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville. The defensive tackle’s presence added depth to the interior line rotation in a late-season AFC contest.
Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images. Johnson to MIN No one much expected a DT signing right after the draft, but here we are. Vikings.
com’s Lindsey Young wrote , “The Vikings are continuing to add pieces to their defensive line. Minnesota has signed free agent defensive tackle Eric Johnson II, the team announced Wednesday. Originally a fifth-round selection by Indianapolis in the 2022 NFL Draft, Johnson spent his first two pro seasons with the Colts, a stint with the Patriots in 2024 and then rejoined the Colts for the 2025 campaign.
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