After losing their top three cornerbacks in free agency, the Vikings are in need of some help at that position.
While they will certainly add at least one with one of their 12 draft picks, free agency is an option.
Nick Shook over at NFL.com thinks one option could be former Titans cornerback Logan Ryan.
Here’s what Shook wrote about the fit:
The Vikings sure could use a solid corner in their defensive backfield, suddenly missing their top three covermen from last season: Trae Waynes, Xavier Rhodes and Mackensie Alexander. And they probably wouldn’t have to pay the 29-year-old Ryan a salary that exceeds $10 million per year. With roughly $13 million left in space, that seems to make this a good fit, especially if Ryan is seeking contention and not a massive payday, which he’s likely learned he isn’t going to get this offseason.
Per Pro Football Focus, Ryan had a PFF grade of 63.1, 62nd among 112 ranked corners. The highest member representing the Vikings on that list was Trae Waynes at 46.
Ryan, 29, was a third-round pick by the Patriots in 2013. He spent four years in New England before spending the last three in Tennessee. Ryan had four interceptions last season and four forced fumbles.
At this point, beggars can’t be choosers and Vikings fans would love any help and depth at the position. We’ll see if that starts with Ryan.