Vikings miss out on Cooper Kupp, host Rondale Moore on visit

A receiver flew to the Twin Cities on Friday morning.

It simply wasn’t former Tremendous Bowl Most Useful Participant Cooper Kupp.

Because the Vikings waited for Kupp to make his closing determination, they introduced that they have been internet hosting speedy receiver Rondale Moore for a go to at TCO Efficiency Heart.

It’s a very good factor the Vikings turned their focus elsewhere as a result of on Friday night time Kupp agreed to a three-year, $45 million cope with the Seattle Seahawks, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

As for Moore, even when it wouldn’t be the splashiest of signings on the floor, he might probably carry some worth if he’s capable of work himself again to 100%.

The velocity that Moore brings to the desk was the most important motive the Arizona Cardinals chosen him within the second spherical of the 2021 draft. It allowed him to make a big effect as a rookie, regardless of his undersized 5-foot-7, 180-pound body.

Ultimately, the Cardinals traded Moore to the Atlanta Falcons due to damage considerations, and whereas he was anticipated to play a key position of their offense, he didn’t play a sport final season after struggling a knee damage throughout coaching camp.

If the Vikings find yourself signing Moore in some unspecified time in the future, he would add depth to the place whereas additionally sliding in as a pure substitute at punt returner. That job was once held by receiver Brandon Powell earlier than he grew to become a free agent.

Wilson comes again

A well-known face is coming again to the Vikings.

After spending the previous few seasons with the Inexperienced Bay Packers, linebacker Eric Wilson has agreed to phrases on a deal that may carry him again to the place the place he began his profession as an undrafted free agent.

Although he has confirmed he can definitely maintain his personal on protection, Wilson was greater than probably focused by the Vikings due to his skill to make an impression on particular groups. Basically, Wilson ought to fill the position vacated by veteran linebacker Kamu Grugier-Hill.

After not being chosen within the 2017 draft, Wilson has carved out a distinct segment for himself on the highest stage. He has 400 tackles and 11 sacks throughout 125 video games in his profession.

Tillery to Chiefs

After serving as a rotational participant within the trenches for the Vikings final season, defensive sort out Jerry Tillery has agreed to phrases with the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

The lack of Tillery was assumed after the Vikings spent large on defensive tackles Jonathan Allen and Javon Hargrave in free company. They need to begin up entrance alongside defensive sort out Harrison Phillips.