Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
USA Today Sports Media Group
USA Today Sports Media Group
Sport
Tyler Forness

Report: Vikings to sign CB Kalon Barnes off Dolphins practice squad

After some maneuvering last week with injured reserve, there were two roster spots open. According to KSTP’s Darren Wolfson, the Minnesota Vikings have filled one of those roster spots with rookie cornerback Kalon Barnes who they will sign off the Miami Dolphins practice squad.

Barnes made a name for himself at Baylor University playing cornerback. Known mostly for his speed, Barnes can rely on it a little bit too much in coverage. Here is what NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein had to say about Barnes.

Buy Vikings Tickets

“Cornerback with the traits worthy of consideration for a late-round pick. Barnes has legitimate track speed but his play can be too reliant upon that aspect of his game. He’s a better athlete than cover man, often losing track of his coverage duties. He’s athletic and has no excuses for not playing with better technique. Barnes’ length and ball skills could have a team willing to plug him into a practice squad slot to see if there is more consistent football ahead for him.”

It shouldn’t be a surprise that Barnes was a priority for this front office. They have prioritized the 10-yard split and his time of 1.53 ranks in the 87.4 percentile. Considering the Vikings just got beat multiple times deep, perhaps this is a smart strategy to pivot to.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.