The Vikings’ angle unit went up and down in 2020.
Corners Cameron Dantzler and Jeff Gladney were defeated early on, before the two found their first step in the competition. Mike Hughes treated injuries again. And Holton Hill was released from the injured reserve.
Despite the struggles, the cornerback corps has something to build on for future seasons. The Vikings have younger players who come from promising seasons. The team also added free-duty veterans to help bolster the unit.
Mackensie Alexander is one of those veterans. Per Alexander’s agent and Ian Rapoport from NFL Network, the Vikings reunite with their old nickel corner.
I think this deal is a great move for both parties. Alexander could play the nickel cornerback role for a team that occasionally lacked corner depth in 2020. He knows the Vikings’ plan, he’s a solid tackler, and he’s quite covered. Not only that, but Minnesota is also expected to sign him for the veteran minimum plus a signing bonus, according to ESPN’s Courtney Cronin.
I think Gladney can still compete for places, but as it stands now, I think Patrick Peterson and Dantzler are the two angles wide and Alexander the nickel angle. Minnesota improved its cornerback unit this off-season and the team didn’t have to sacrifice a ton for that.
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