VINKINGS REPORT: Former $90 Million Pro Bowler Floated as ‘Good Fit’ for Vikings in Free Agency

Injuries have hit the Minnesota Vikings hard during the offseason and early in training camp, specifically to their secondary.

The Vikings have added Duke Shelley and Bobby McCain – who will play safety first – in free agency to a group that lost rookie draft pick Khyree Jackson who died in a car crash, Mekhi Blackmon to a torn ACL, and free agent addition Shaquill Griffin nursing a hamstring injury.

Shelley and McCain may not be enough.

Bleacher Report’s Scouting Department suggests a reunion between Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores and Miami Dolphins free agent Xavien Howard.

“The unexpected death of rookie Khyree Jackson was tragic for many more reasons than how it impacted the Vikings’ roster. But Jackson did have a chance to earn a starting job in training camp, and the team could use some help at cornerback,” Bleacher Report wrote on July 31.

“Howard has experience playing for defensive coordinator Brian Flores, dating back to their days with the Miami Dolphins. So, the 31-year-old could be a good fit in Minnesota.”

Flores was the Dolphins’ head coach for three seasons from 2019 through 2021.