MINNESOTA Vikings offensive lineman Coy Cronk was cut in a surprise move.
The team confirmed that Cronk, 26, was released for a non-football-related injury.
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His injury was not disclosed by the franchise.
Cronk signed to the Vikings’ practice squad in November but did not play last season.
After entering the NFL as an undrafted free agent out of Iowa in 2021, he was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars.
He bounced between the Jags’ practice squad and active roster for just over two seasons before being released.
Cronk played in three games for the Jaguars in 2022 – managing six offensive snaps and 15 on special teams.
His only action came in three games with the Jaguars in 2022, when he played six offensive snaps and 15 on special teams.
Minnesota has a lot of work to do this off-season after seeing quarterback Kirk Cousins join the Atlanta Falcons.
Head coach Kevin O’Connell is expected to have his eye on a replacement in the upcoming NFL Draft.
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The Vikings have two first-round picks and were advised to package them to position themselves to draft a passer.
NFL broadcaster Kay Adams has predicted that four quarterbacks will be taken with the first four overall picks later this month.
The 2024 draft class is loaded with talented young passers, including Caleb Williams, Jayden McDaniels, Drake Maye, JJ McCarthy and Michael Penix Jr.
“I really think we’re going to see four quarterbacks in the top four drafted for the first time in NFL history,” she said on her show Up & Adams.
“That never happened, guys.”
Williams will almost certainly wear a Chicago Bears uniform next season, but after that, the possibilities open up.
McDaniels and Maye are likely to come off the board before the Vikings pick, but McCarthy’s name has been floated as a potential fit.
“It’s definitely some jealousy on that side.”
Justin Jefferson on LSU teammates
Earlier this month, Vikings star Justin Jefferson revealed that he still doesn’t like his former LSU teammates being on the same NFL roster.
The Pro Bowl wide receiver shared his jealousy over Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase playing together for the Cincinnati Bengals.
“I love the chemistry they have with each other, but there’s definitely some jealousy on that side,” Jefferson told Kevin Hart’s Cold as Balls.
“We always want the best for each other, but we also want to be better than each other, so it’s always been a competitive thing.
“But I loved being at LSU with him — (Chase) is my brother. So it’s something that will last forever.”
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