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Vikings 90-man roster player profile: LB Troy Reeder

Welcome to the beginning of our 2023 season preview content!

Over the next few weeks, we will be looking at each player on the roster in-depth with backgrounds and how they currently project forward on the Minnesota Vikings roster.

What is the best-case scenario? What is the worst-case scenario? What should we expect from them during the preseason and beyond? We will break all of that down here.

As a staff, all of us at Vikings Wire ranked the entire 90-man roster 1-90 and will be releasing player profiles in reverse order.

Background

Name: Troy Reeder

Rank: 44

Height: 6’3″

Weight: 245 lbs

Experience: 5th year

College: Florida

Stats (In NFL): 66 games, 25 starts, 241 tackles, 11.0 tackles for loss, 5.0 sacks, 8 QB hits, 2 hits, 9 passes defended, 3 forced fumbles

Votes: 

Tyler Forness: 43

Kevin Fielder: 46

Judd Zulgad: 43

Saivion Mixson: 44

Average: 44.00

Best case scenario

The linebacker room is rough for the Vikings. Brian Asamoah II and Jordan Hicks are the projected starters and both backup jobs are up for grabs. With his experience, that will get him on the field and in a better spot to succeed. The experience in the league will also give him a leg up on the competition, which is mostly UDFAs.

Worst case scenario

Reeder is on a league-minimum deal. The lack of investment won’t force him onto the field. With multiple UDFAs at the position, they could be a hindrance to Reeder making the team.

What to expect in 2023

Reeder has some rapport with O’Connell and that could be a big factor in how much he plays and also making the team. The expectation for Reeder is both making the team and being a sub-package player on defense. He will also be a valuable member of the special teams units for the Vikings.

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