Vikings consider adding veteran DaQuan Jones for defensive line depth
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 1:06 AM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
The Minnesota Vikings are looking to fortify their defensive line and may target free agent DaQuan Jones. The team has experienced notable roster changes this offseason, missing the playoffs last year, and faces challenges in the competitive NFC North. With the departures of Javon Hargrave and Jonathan Allen, the Vikings are left with rookies to anchor the line. Jones, who started 12 games for the Buffalo Bills last season, has proven himself as a reliable starter and could provide valuable veteran leadership. The addition of Jones may help balance the roster as the Vikings aim to improve their defense in the upcoming season.
- •Vikings exploring free agent options for the defensive line.
- •DaQuan Jones played four seasons with the Bills.
- •Jones recorded 22 tackles and 3 sacks in 2025.
- •Minnesota lost key players Hargrave and Allen this offseason.
- •Team hopes to improve its performance in the competitive NFC North.
- 1:06 AMYahoo Sports — Vikings could sign 161-game starter to fill massive roster hole
"The Minnesota Vikings have some big roster holes on the defensive line, so they could look at the free agent market for a solution.
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