Going into the offseason, there were a lot of questions about the Minnesota Vikings’ defense, especially at the edge position. After the hiring of Brian Flores, they signed Marcus Davenport from the New Orleans Saints on the first day of free agency.
That move sent signals that either Danielle Hunter or Za’Darius Smith would be moving on from the Vikings in 2023. Days prior, Smith had requested his release from the team. He ended up getting his wish with a May trade to the Cleveland Browns.
