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Now that the draft has concluded, who might the Minnesota Vikings be looking at in free agency? Do you feel there are holes to fill at a position not particularly addressed in the draft?
— Dan Van in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
Spielman said both before and after the draft that he expects the team to explore adding another player or two in free agency in the coming days/weeks.
Will that be a depth player, or more of a starter-type? That remains to be seen. I think two factors will be key in free agency … roster spots and money. The Vikings roster currently stands at 87 players, meaning there are only three spots available to get to the max of 90. And, as with every deal, finances on both sides will come into play.
Perhaps the Vikings could continue to add depth on both the offensive or defensive line, or maybe more experience in the secondary to help a stable of young cornerbacks? As I mentioned before, with 87 players on the roster, spots are few and far between at the moment. If the team does bring a player in, perhaps it's someone the coaching staff is familiar with?
We'll keep you updated on any roster moves in the near future. By the way, we appreciate your support from Detroit Lakes. Did you know that Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen is from there?
Sorry, I had to.
Hey, Smitty. Do you think the Vikings would be interested in signing free agent G Michael Schofield? He was a starter for Gary Kubiak's 2015 Super Bowl Champion Broncos and has been a starter for the last 5 seasons in the NFL. Last year, he played all 16 games for the Chargers and only gave up 1 sack. Sounds like he would be an upgrade and a good scheme fit with his familiarity with the zone scheme the Vikings run with Coach Kubiak. Thoughts?
— Jason W. in New Jersey
And speaking of familiar players … signing a player that the staff knows could be the way to go. As Jason mentioned, Schofield knows Kubiak's system and has played for him in the past.
Alas, the Panthers announced over the weekend that they signed Schofield, so he won't be joining the Vikings.