Minnesota Vikings to sign Terence Newman to one-year deal

The Minnesota Vikings signed veteran cornerback Terence Newman.

Terence Newman has found a home after sitting on the free agent market without a team since the free agency period began earlier this month and agreed to a one-year deal with the Minnesota Vikings, according to NFL Media insider Ian Rapoport.

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Newman, 36, spent the last three seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals after playing the first nine seasons of his career with the Dallas Cowboys after they spent the No. 5 pick on the Kansas State product in the 2003 NFL Draft.

Despite his advanced age, Newman managed to start 13 games last year and his 15 pass deflections were the most he’s had since the 2009 season when he made the second of his two Pro Bowl appearances.

The #Vikings and veteran CB Terence Newman have agreed on a 1-year, $2.5M deal with $750K guaranteed, source said.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 26, 2015

The increase in pass deflections is also indicative of the number of targets directed his way as well as his 75 combined tackles were the most he’s had since the 2010 season when he 79 with the Cowboys.

Newman managed only one interception despite quarterbacks testing him often last year and he finished with his lowest total since he also had one in 2006.

There’s no denying that Newman has lost a step or two since he was in his prime with the Cowboys when he was among the better cornerbacks in the NFL, but at a minimum he will be able to compete for a job with the Vikings in their secondary and provide valuable depth.

And you can never have too much depth in the secondary, even if that depth is turning 37 at the start of next season.

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