Former North Carolina and Tennessee football running back Ty Chandler is entering year two in the NFL with the Minnesota Vikings. And with Dalvin Cook no longer with the team, it opens up more carries for other running backs on the roster.
That potentially includes Chandler.
Last season, Chandler spent most of the year on special teams getting just six carries and finishing with 20 yards. A solid training camp and preseason could put Chandler in the mix as a backup to receive more work and on Thursday night, he got off to a good start.
Chandler had 41 rushing yards on 11 carries and added 29 receiving yards in the preseason game. He stood out to the coaching staff as well as those watching the game.
Here is what people were saying on social media about Chandler’s performance and what the future holds for the running back in Minnesota.