Trae Waynes reportedly agreed to terms with the Bengals. The deal was for three years and $42 million.
Bleacher Report was not a fan, saying that Waynes was mediocre in his five years with the Vikings.
Here’s some of what the outlet said about the choice:
“Waynes was targeted 96 times, and passers completed 74 percent of their attempts with five touchdowns and a 107.9 rating. How does that warrant an average annual value of $14 million?”
Waynes came off a season for the Vikings in which he had one interception and eight pass deflections. For me, that wasn’t enough to keep Waynes, especially with the Vikings being strapped for cash and Waynes earning the money that he reportedly did.
It’s a tough decision, because the Vikings defensive back core could look a lot different than it did a season ago. Minnesota terminated Xavier Rhodes’ contract. And Mackensie Alexander reportedly left, also for the Bengals, for a one-year deal that’s worth $4 million.