Vikings sign cornerback Jarod Washington to roster
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 4:54 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
The Vikings signed cornerback Jarod Washington as part of roster moves announced on August 2, 2026. To make room for Washington on the 90-man roster, the team waived running back Kejon Owens. Washington was undrafted out of South Carolina State this year and participated in rookie minicamps with the Chiefs and Buccaneers without securing a contract. Last season, he recorded 33 tackles, including one for loss, along with two interceptions, 22 passes defensed, and one forced fumble.
- •Washington signed after an undrafted stint at South Carolina State.
- •Vikings waived running back Kejon Owens to accommodate his signing.
- •Last year, Washington had 33 tackles and two interceptions.
- •Owens was previously signed as an undrafted player from FIU.
- 4:54 PMYahoo Sports — Vikings sign CB Jarod Washington
"The Vikings announced a couple of roster moves on Sunday.
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