Menu

Breaking Down the Vikings' D-Line After Their Latest Free Agent Move
📰
0

Breaking Down the Vikings' D-Line After Their Latest Free Agent Move

Minnesota Vikings On SI·Joe Nelson·about 1 month ago
#djKhKodn
Reading 0:00
15s threshold

NFL free agency is phasing out of the picture, but the Minnesota Vikings are among the teams actively visiting with players in search of roster upgrades. Not only did they reportedly host wide receiver Jauan Jennings for a visit on Tuesday night and Wednesday, they also reached an agreement with free-agent defensive lineman Eric Johnson II. Johnson, 27, is entering his fifth season in the NFL after being drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the fifth round of the 2022 draft. He played a backup role in Indy in 2022, 2023, and 2025, with a pit stop in 2024 with the New England Patriots. Fans shouldn't expect Johnson to play a big role in Brian Flores' defense, but if he needs to step up due to injuries, he gives Minnesota's interior defensive line a big body at 6'4'' and 320 pounds. Johnson played 131 defensive snaps last season, with all but one of them at defensive tackle or nose tackle. He played in 12 games and finished with six tackles, including one tackle for loss. He added two quarterback pressures.…

Continue reading — create a free account

Join HashtagPLUS to read full articles, follow hashtags, vote, and join the conversation.

Read More