The Vikings just snagged one of the top veteran free agents still out there, signing linebacker Kyle Van Noy to their practice squad this week. Yeah, you read that right, practice squad.
The “Veteran Presence” Factor
General Manager Nolan Teasley isn’t messing around, calling Van Noy a “veteran presence at a premium position.” While Van Noy isn’t coming off his absolute best season, let’s not forget he put up a whopping 12.5 sacks for the Ravens back in 2024. That’s serious production! Teasley highlighted the fit too, saying Van Noy “fits well into the system because of the way that he rushes and the way that we rush.” He even mentioned Van Noy’s past playing time under Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores in New England and Miami as a “component” in the signing. That chemistry could be huge for them.
Experience When They Need It Most
The Vikings were apparently short on experience behind guys like Dallas Turner and Andrew Van Ginkel. So bringing in someone with Van Noy’s track record is a smart move. Teasley emphasized the “experience and leadership” Van Noy brings, saying they’re “really, really lucky to have a player of his caliber join us.” If Van Noy can actually bring that production to go with all that experience, this could be an early win for Teasley’s time as GM. It’s a bold play early in the season, and it’ll be interesting to see if he can deliver on those big-time sack numbers again.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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