EAGAN, Minn. (AP) The Minnesota Vikings declined the fifth-year contract option for cornerback Mike Hughes on Monday, with the injury-hampered 2018 first-round pick's future with the team in doubt.
May 3, 2021 5:32 PM
EAGAN, MN (AP) The Minnesota Vikings declined the fifth-year contract option for cornerback Mike Hughes on Monday, with the injury-hampered 2018 first-round pick’s future with the team in doubt.
Hughes has 13 passes defensed, three fumble recoveries and two interceptions in 24 career games. He has missed more than half of them to injuries, first tearing the ACL in his left knee as a rookie. He cracked a bone in his neck in the last regular-season game in 2019 that kept him out of the playoffs, and that trouble persisted last year, limiting him to four games.
The Vikings drafted three cornerbacks last year: Jeff Gladney in the first round, Cameron Dantzler in the third round and Harrison Hand in the fifth round. Then they added two free agents at the position this spring: Patrick Peterson, the three-time All-Pro, and Mackensie Alexander, the team’s 2016 second-round pick who returned after one season away.
Free Agents who could provide upgrades for the Colts
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Indianapolis Colts have finished with the NFL Draft and are preparing to begin their 2021 mini camps and training camp and appear to be more than content with their current roster. However, if we know anything about Colts GM Chris Ballard it’s that he will always try to upgrade where necessary. Below we will look at positions that could still be upgraded and the remaining free agent who could do just that.
Offensive tackle:
The Colts have four of their five offensive line starters written in sharpie, Nelson at left guard, Kelly at center, Glowinski at right guard and Smith at right tackle. However, there is still a massive question mark at the left tackle position. Left tackle is arguably the most important position on the offensive line as it protects the quarterback’s blindside, add in that Colts new quarterback Carson Wentz is coming off his worst season having been sacked over 50 times and the left tackle spot bec
File-This Dec. 8, 2019, file photo shows Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones catching a pass ahead of Minnesota Vikings cornerback Mike Hughes, right, during the first half of an NFL football game, in Minneapolis. The Vikings have declined the . more > By - Associated Press - Monday, May 3, 2021
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) - The Minnesota Vikings declined the fifth-year contract option for cornerback Mike Hughes on Monday, with the injury-hampered 2018 first-round pick’s future with the team in doubt.
Hughes has 13 passes defensed, three fumble recoveries and two interceptions in 24 career games. He has missed more than half of them to injuries, first tearing the ACL in his left knee as a rookie. He cracked a bone in his neck in the last regular-season game in 2019 that kept him out of the playoffs, and that trouble persisted last year, limiting him to four games.
FSU defensive lineman Janarius Robinson drafted by Minnesota Vikings
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Florida State senior defensive end Janarius Robinson was picked by the Minnesota Vikings in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL Draft. He was the No. 134 selection overall, and second Seminole picked.
Robinson is the 14th FSU player selected by the Vikings franchise in the NFL Draft. He joins names like Bill Cappleman (1970), Hassan Jones (1986), Brad Johnson (1992), Corey Fuller (1995), Derrick Alexander (1995), Christian Ponder (2011), Xavier Rhodes (2013), Everett Dawkins (2013) and most recently Dalvin Cook (2017).
Janarius Robinson arrived at Florida State as a 4-star and was part of the 2016 class. Robinson showed flashes during his career at Florida State and impressed scouts with his prototypical defensive end frame. The Panama City product showed out at the Senior Bowl practices and game. His play generated buzz for his potential to be a development ed