The Vikings waived defensive lineman Jalen Redmond on Friday, and as of this writing, Minnesota hasn’t made a corresponding move. However, there is optimism that the Vikings will get tight end T.J. Hockenson back for the Week 7 tilt against the Detroit Lions. It would be his first game back since tearing his ACL against the Lions last December.
Redmond wasn’t much of a factor for the Vikings this season. He played 23 defensive snaps and one on special teams in two games — his first career appearances — and totaled one tackle and one sack.
But his departure does leave Minnesota a little think on the defensive line. Just five linemen are left on the 53-man roster: Jonathan Bullard, Harrison Phillips, Levi Drake Rodriguez, Taki Taimani, and Jerry Tillery.
It feels like Minnesota will use Redmond’s roster spot for Hockenson, but if not, it wouldn’t be shocking to see the Vikings sign another defensive lineman to fill out that room.