Vikings experiment with Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins at outside linebacker
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 11:28 PM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
The Minnesota Vikings are trialing Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins at outside linebacker during organized team activities. Ingram-Dawkins, a defensive tackle entering his second year, aims to enhance his versatility after an offseason focused on improving his physique. Head coach Kevin O’Connell supports the move, citing the player's ability to fulfill different roles on the edge. This transition could alleviate depth concerns following the trade of Jonathan Greenard to Philadelphia. The Vikings’ updated depth chart features Ingram-Dawkins alongside several other candidates for the outside linebacker spot, though uncertainty remains regarding whom will ultimately fill that role.
- •Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins is being tested at outside linebacker.
- •Ingram-Dawkins focused on improving his physique this offseason.
- •Kevin O’Connell praised Ingram-Dawkins' versatility on the field.
- •The Vikings lack depth at outside linebacker after Greenard's trade.
- •The updated depth chart includes Ingram-Dawkins among other candidates.
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