The Vikings released tight end Kyle Rudolph this offseason after 10 seasons with the team, mostly due to cap reasons.
This week, Rudolph signed a deal with the Giants.
While we’re looking ahead to what someone like Irv Smith Jr. can do for the Vikings, it’s worth taking a look back at where Rudolph’s numbers rank in team history.
Rudolph’s 453 receptions rank fifth in team history, behind only Cris Carter, Randy Moss, Steve Jordan and Anthony Carter.
His 4,488 receiving yards rank 10th in team history, behind Carter, Moss, Carter, Jake Reed, Sammy White, Jordan, Ahmad Rashad, Adam Thielen and Stefon Diggs.
Rudolph’s 48 touchdowns rank fifth in team history behind Carter, Moss, Carter and White.
Now with the Giants, Rudolph’s role will probably be pretty similar to what it was late in his career with the Vikings considering New York has Evan Engram at tight end.