Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has made a statement.
For the first time in his tenure, this feels like it will be his roster. Whether it was the decision to release long-serving players like Erik Kendricks or Adam Thielen or the comments regarding Kirk Cousin’s future, Adofo-Mensah has taken the roster by his hands.
On Saturday, the Vikings announced that they waived cornerback Cameron Dantzler, Sr.
The #Vikings have waived CB Cameron Dantzler, Sr. pic.twitter.com/zcOCIVyNTT
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) March 10, 2023
The move saves the Vikings about $2.7 million towards the cap. Although the Vikings remain over the ceiling, that number is down to $7 million, meaning the Vikings will have to make more moves.
Releasing Dantzler leaves the Vikings thin at cornerback. While they could re-sign someone like Duke Shelley, who performed well at the end of the season, it looks like they’ll be players in the free-agent market.
If that’s the case, there are seven free-agent cornerbacks to watch for the Vikings.