Linval Joseph is yet another player that could be a cap casualty in the offseason. If that’s the case, it becomes crucial to find a player to replace him — either in the draft or in free agency.
If it’s the draft, it’s possible the Vikings go for a player in the first round. Joseph’s ability to plug up the holes has helped Minnesota stop the run, but the team is only average at doing that compared to other teams in the league. The Vikings ranked No. 13 in rushing yards per game, per Pro Football Reference, and losing Joseph opens up a pretty big weakness in the defense.
Minnesota should go for size here.
Possible options: TCU’s Ross Blacklock, South Carolina’s Javon Kinlaw
