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Every NFL team’s most surprising cut candidate

By Nick Villano

Chase Claypool #10 of the Chicago Bears runs to the line of scrimmage in the first quarter of a game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on January 01, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images)
Chase Claypool #10 of the Chicago Bears runs to the line of scrimmage in the first quarter of a game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on January 01, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images) /
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Vikings, Jalen Reagor
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jalen Reagor. (Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports) /

Minnesota Vikings — Jalen Reagor

The Minnesota Vikings traded for Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jalen Reagor last season. It was an ironic trade since the Eagles took Reagor over Justin Jefferson, the best wide receiver in the league. This allowed the Vikings to take Jefferson. Now, they have both.

Reagor’s main impact last season was as a return man. Because of his lack of impact last season, Reagor is definitely in line for an option in Cutsville. On top of Reagor barely getting 100 yards on the season last year, the Vikings drafted Jordan Addison in the first round this offseason. Addison was a great punt returner for the Pitt Panthers before he transferred to USC. He didn’t really return many punts with the Trojans, but we assume it’s like riding a bike.

So, that makes Reagor even more replaceable. The Vikings have a ton of talent at the position with KJ Osborn ahead of Reagor on the depth chart. Heck, even Jalen Nailor and Brandon Powell had better stats than Reagor.

The one saving grace for Reagor is he has a fully-guaranteed contract. It’s only worth around $2.5 million, so it’s not that serious. The Vikings won’t mind eating that deal if it means opening a roster spot for a better player.

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