Change is coming to a Minnesota Vikings defense that took an ugly nosedive last season.
One big change could be the addition of Chicago Bears defensive tackle Akiem Hicks, who is set to become an unrestricted free agent in 2022. CBS Sports played matchmaker with marquee pending free agents, and Hicks’ name was projected to the Vikings on a one-year, $9 million deal.
The pairing obviously makes sense considering the standout defensive lineman spent multiple years being coached under longtime defensive guru Vic Fangio. There’s a direct link with Vikings defensive coordinator Ed Donatell, who came up under the Fangio coaching tree.
