Vikings Floated as Free Agency Home for $6 Million Former 2nd-Round Pick
Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores could be highly sought-after next offseason. But even if he returns, the Vikings have work to do to fix the holes on the defense and free agency could be a solution.
The Vikings could be in the market for an influx of youth at cornerback. Two of their top three players are aging and all three are on expiring contracts.
“Minnesota is currently projected to have $75 million of cap space available this offseason, according to Over The Cap, and the front office will likely spend a good chunk of that money at cornerback.” Bleacher Report’s Matt Holder and Kristopher Knox wrote on November 11. “Byron Murphy, Stephon Gilmore and Shaquill Griffin are all about to have their contracts expire, so the position will be a major need.”
Fulton intercepted ex-Vikings QB Kirk Cousins in a joint practice during training camp in 2023.
Fulton, 26, was the No. 61 overall pick of the 2020 draft by the Tennessee Titans. He battled injuries throughout his four-year tenure there. He signed with the Los Angeles Chargers in free agency during the 2024 offseason.
The 5-foot-11 corner has started six of the seven games he has played this season. He has tallied 16 total tackles and 1 interception.
He has 166 total stops, 5 picks, 1 forced fumble, and 1 recovery in his four-plus-year career.
Vikings Could Target Kristian Fulton in Free Agency to Revitalize Aging CB Corps
“While Fulton’s career got off to a rough start in Tennessee, he’s been putting together a bounce-back campaign in Los Angeles,” Holder and Knox wrote. “In seven games, the 26-year-old had only surrendered nine receptions and a passer rating of 68.8 when targeted, according to Pro Football Focus.”
