The Minnesota Vikings need some help on their interior line. That’s not exactly a secret.
One player to watch in free agency is former Panthers defensive tackle Kawaan Short.
Nick Shook over at NFL.com lists Short as a good fit for the Vikings. Here’s what Shook wrote about the fit:
Short made much more money in Carolina than he’ll fetch on the open market, which could make him a good fit for the financially-strapped Vikings. Minnesota needs to get better up front after finishing 27th against the run, and if Short can stay healthy, he might be able to make a difference at a bargain rate for the Vikings.
Short, 32, has played in just five games over the last two seasons, so it’s tough to say what exactly the Vikings would get here. He was a Pro Bowl player in 2015 and 2018, so the talent is there for the former second-round pick, he just needs to stay on the field.
It’s worth noting that the Vikings will also have Michael Pierce, who sat out in 2020, back in 2021.