Vikings sign UDFA Jarod Washington to boost secondary depth
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 9:06 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
The Minnesota Vikings have signed cornerback Jarod Washington, the reigning MEAC Defensive Player of the Year, to enhance their secondary ahead of training camp. Washington, who went undrafted, previously spent time with the Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He impressed teams during the Shrine Game practices, recording a 4.42-second 40-yard dash. The Vikings waived rookie running back Kejon Owens with a non-football illness designation to make room for Washington.
- •Jarod Washington signed as an undrafted free agent by the Vikings.
- •Washington won MEAC Defensive Player of the Year in 2025.
- •He previously trained with the Chiefs and Buccaneers.
- •Rookie running back Kejon Owens was waived to make room for Washington.
- •Washington recorded a 4.42-second 40-yard dash during evaluations.
- 9:06 PMYahoo Sports — Vikings sign reigning MEAC Defensive Player of the Year
"The Vikings added the reigning MEAC Defensive Player of the Year to their roster to boost their secondary depth.
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