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Vikings linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. named potential cut candidate

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 10:35 PM

Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Vikings linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. named potential cut candidate

Summary

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. has been identified as a potential cut candidate ahead of the upcoming season, according to Bleacher Report. Despite recording 62 tackles and a sack last year, Pace's performance declined compared to previous seasons. The Vikings bolstered their linebacker corps by selecting Jake Golday in the second round of the draft and signing Jamal Adams, adding competition for Pace. His struggles in pass coverage and being benched for Eric Wilson last season raise further concerns about his spot on the roster. The linebacker position is crowded, leading to speculation about Pace's future with the team as the preseason approaches.

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By the Numbers

•Ivan Pace Jr. compiled 62 tackles and one sack last season.
•Vikings drafted linebacker Jake Golday and signed Jamal Adams.
•Pace struggled in pass coverage, posting a 45.1 defensive grade.
•Pace was benched last season for Eric Wilson.
•The linebacker position is highly competitive heading into the preseason.

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10:35 PMYahoo Sports — Vikings Veteran Named Cut Candidate in Surprising Prediction

What they're saying

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Bleacher Report put together the list of most likely NFL cuts from each team. The Minnesota Vikings had a representative, and that turned out to be linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. Bleacher Report’s Moe Moton stated his case in an article written on Friday.Pace had 62 tackles, a sack and 14 pressures on the year last […] The post Vikings Veteran Named Cut Candidate in Surprising Prediction appeared first on HEAVY.
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