Vikings have resigned. Fred Evans, DT
The Vikings have agreed to terms with defensive tackle Fred Evans on a one-year contract,
according to Pro Football Talk, helping to shore up the depth on the defensive line.
Just 3% less defensive snaps were played by Evans in 2013 than by starter nose tackle Letroy
Guion, whom the Vikings cut just before free agency began. Evans started three games, Guion
thirteen.
Evans was a free agent without restrictions, just like Kevin Williams. In 2013, Evans totaled 21
tackles, 2 sacks, 4 passes defensed, and 1 caused fumble.
The defensive lineman depth chart for the Vikings currently includes Chase Baker, Evans, Linval
Joseph, Sharrif Floyd, and Kheeston Randle.
Buccaneers and Vikings are on Deshaun Watson’s radar for 2022, according to a report.
According to a report by Jeremy Fowler on Wednesday, Deshaun Watson still wants to leave
Houston and is considering a number of teams before the 2022 season, including the Minnesota
Vikings and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Watson has those two teams on his “radar” since he
started assessing possible fits for his services, according to Fowler, who based his statement on
what he heard during Super Bowl week in NFL circles.
After Tom Brady retired in 2022, the Buccaneers have two quarterbacks entering the 2022 season:
second-year rookie Kyle Trask, who was selected No. 64 overall in the 2021 NFL Draft as a second-
round choice from Florida, and veteran Blaine Gabbert, who has 11 years of experience. Gabbert is
poised to become a free agent in March while Tampa Bay is “high on” Trask, according to NFL
Network’s Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero.
Entering his last season with the Vikings, Kirk Cousins will be a free agency in 2023 without any
restrictions.
According to reports, the Texans plan to consider offers for Watson starting on March 16, which is
the first day of NFL free agency. The former Clemson quarterback did not participate in the 2017
season due to the resolution of his 22 sexual harassment claims. The Texans might be restocked
with future assets in the event of a Watson deal.
Tom Pelissero stated, “In the coming weeks, there will be some clarity on the legal front.” “A
number of teams are prepared to give Watson back before the trade deadline in exchange for three
first-round selections or more.” Anticipate participation from the Miami Dolphins, Carolina
Panthers, and other teams.
By early spring, the results of the grand jury’s criminal probe into Watson might be made public,
according to ProFootballTalk. David Mulugheta, Watson’s agent, expressed his “super confidence”
in the outcome of the matter.
