Despite some ups and downs in his career, Dakota Dozier finished strong in the preseason of 2021. He struggled in the first game against the Broncos, but followed that up with some flashes of a promise. He knows the system and has experience as a starter, so he can still add something to the team.
Now, the Vikings guard has worked his way up to being a roster elevation next game.
Dozier — and CB Parry Nickerson — have been added to the gameday roster for the matchup with the Browns. Dozier said, earlier this offseason when asked about Oli Udoh being a starter, that he would control his effort and attitude.
Nickerson also finished the preseason strong: getting a pick-six against the Chiefs. The Vikings cornerback may get defensive reps, but he will probably be more of a special teams player.
Both Dozier and Nickerson are now out of elevations for the rest of the year, barring an event where they are a COVID/reserve replacement player.
In other news, the Vikings did not activate RB Kene Nwangwu off IR.