Finding the right DT to pair with Pierce
Minnesota added Pierce this offseason, who is a big-bodied, run stopping defensive tackle. He can go about replacing Joseph.
However, the other defensive tackle position has looked inconsistent at times, and I’m not sure Minnesota did enough this offseason to really change that.
Shamar Stephen, the starter in 2019, had 21 tackles and just two for a loss. He returns to the team. I think his best-suited role would be as a reserve at this point.
The team also has Jaleel Johnson, Armon Watts and draftee James Lynch. Will any of those guys step up and become a competent starter in the NFL? I guess we’re going to have to see on that one.