Vikings Edge Rusher Dilemma | Minnesota Vikings News

The Minnesota Vikings’ defense is firing on all cylinders, but their edge rusher depth is a looming concern ahead of Week One against the Packers. With rookie Dallas Turner stepping into the void left by Jonathan Greenard’s trade, the question remains: who’s behind him? Analysts are pushing for a veteran upgrade—Leonard Floyd, 34, is a name being floated despite his modest sack numbers last year with Atlanta. Floyd’s $8.9M price tag fits within Minnesota’s top-13 cap space, and while stars like Joey Bosa are out of reach, Haason Reddick is a realistic option. The Vikings could wait until the trade deadline—or act now—to shore up their pass rush. Meanwhile, opposing QBs are already warning about how Brian Flores’ scheme, featuring savvy safeties Harrison Smith and Josh Metellus, makes offenses play chess against an unpredictable, elite defense.

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