The Minnesota Vikings completed voluntary organized team activities (OTAs) a week ago last Thursday and have a month off until training camp begins. Rookies report to camp on July 21, and veterans report on July 23.
One of the more under-the-radar headlines surrounding the Vikings’ secondary is the number of safeties they will keep on their 53-man roster.
The Minnesota Vikings safety room is up for grabs
The Vikings entered their break with five safeties on their roster. Their starters include Harrison Smith and Camryn Bynum, and their backups include Jay Ward, their former 1st round pick, and Theo Jackson.
The Vikings had their undrafted second-year player switch positions.
The Minnesota Vikings’ undrafted second-year player switched positions
NaJee Thompson converted from cornerback to safety this offseason, and the Vikings currently have six safeties on their roster. Thompson primarily played on special teams last season and recorded seven tackles and one fumble recovery in 195 special teams snaps as a rookie. Many people believe that he will make the 53-man roster.
This recent news puts their former 1st-round pick on the roster bubble.
Given the recent news of NaJee Thompson switching positions, Lewis Cine is in danger of losing a roster spot. Cine, the 32nd overall pick from the 2022 NFL draft, has had a disappointing start to his NFL career.
Cine was limited to three games, two defensive snaps, and 34 special teams snaps in his rookie season, and he didn’t register a statistic. He was a healthy scratch in Week 1 and missed the last 13 games because of a compound fracture to his left leg.
Cine, once again, missed a significant amount of time in his second season. He played seven games and recorded one tackle in eight defensive snaps and 84 special teams snaps. He was a healthy scratch for ten games.
Lewis Cine will fight for a roster spot
Cine faces a crucial training camp as he will fight for a spot on their 53-man roster. Will he rise to the occasion, or will he falter under pressure?
