Vikings need to move on Cowboys, Bowl Safety Packers Soon

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Haha Clinton-Dix might be the reply to the Vikings’ issues of depth at security.

Whereas boasting the highest security tandem within the league, the Vikings’ depth past Harrison Smith and Anthony Harris was so abysmal the crew began from scratch, reducing each security below the duo on Saturday.

The way forward for rookies Josh Metellus, a seventh-round choose from Michigan, Myles Dorn, undrafted out of North Carolina, Nate Meadors, who switched from cornerback to security in coaching camp, and ex-Dolphins veteran Steven Parker is but to be decided.

A number of might make it again on the follow squad, however amid 31 different groups’ roster strikes might be gold. It’d be smart for the Vikings to entertain a proposal to a well-recognized foe within the Vikings followers’ lexicon — former Packers security Haha Clinton-Dix.

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Lower By the Cowboys

Clinton-Dix was reduce by the Cowboys on Thursday even after the crew had signed him to a $four million single-year contract — a transfer that got here as a shock given his relationship with Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy.

Again in Inexperienced Bay, McCarthy drafted Clinton-Dix No. 21 general within the 2014 NFL Draft. He’s made 351 mixed tackles (275 solo), 25 cross breakups, 14 interceptions and eight quarterback hits in 71 video games and 65 begins for the Packers. Clinton-Dix tallied 80 tackles, 5 interceptions and 7 cross deflections to earn Professional Bowl and second-team All-Professional honors in 2016.

Since then, Clinton-Dix has been a journeyman within the league.

He was traded halfway by means of the 2018 season to Washington earlier than signing a one-year cope with the Bears final season as a free security. Clinton-Dix began all 16 video games in 2019 and put up spectacular numbers in arguably his greatest season since 2016: two interceptions (one for a pick-six), two fumble recoveries and 78 mixed tackles.

Clinton-Dix was a cap casualty and launched by the Bears this offseason earlier than he was signed to the Cowboys for a quick stint. His versatility might be the reply for the Vikings who’re in search of veteran depth at security at a reduction.

George Iloka Staying within the Fold

The Pioneer Press’ Chris Tomasson reported {that a} supply believes former Bengals security George Iloka is “nonetheless within the combine for a potential roster spot.”

Iloka labored out with the Vikings in August — more likely to see if he’s nonetheless in form after lacking a season of motion. The veteran security is aware of coach Mike Zimmer’s system from his time with the Bengals and season with the Vikings in 2018 and has expertise enjoying each free security and within the field.

The Vikings presently have $6.three million in cap area, per Over The Cap, and will simply afford Iloka, whereas Clinton-Dix could be a pricier acquisition given the dearth of enjoying time he would see because the crew’s third security.

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