With the uncertainty surrounding the edge position for the Minnesota Vikings, they were likely going to address it in some way. Per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Vikings have agreed to terms with former New Orleans Saints edge rusher Marcus Davenport on a one year, $13 million deal.
The move is an interesting one as the Vikings still have both Za’Darius Smith and Danielle Hunter on the roster. However, Smith has requested his release on what is viewed as a strictly financial play.
As far as Davenport is concerned, he feels like what Flores had in Trey Flowers and Emmanuel Ogbah. A player that is talented and is build for power over speed. In 63 games, Davenport has 21.5 career sacks and 25 passes defended.
The terms of that $13 million contract will tell us how much they believe in Davenport, especially with his injury history.
The #Vikings are signing pass-rusher Marcus Davenport, sources tell me, @MikeGarafolo, and @TomPelissero. He gets a 1-year deal worth $13M. Impressive.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 14, 2023