Vikings work out former Patriots defensive backs amid injury concerns
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 1:28 AM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
The Minnesota Vikings conducted workouts for four defensive backs, including former New England Patriots players Marquise Robinson and Alex Austin, on September 19, 2026. This comes as the New England Patriots announced cornerback Carlton Davis III will miss their upcoming game against the Pittsburgh Steelers due to a neck injury. Davis was downgraded from questionable to out after missing all three practices that week. The Vikings are exploring depth options in anticipation of injuries that may affect their secondary performance. The Patriots are expected to start Charles Woods in Davis’s absence.
- •Vikings worked out Marquise Robinson and Alex Austin on September 19, 2026.
- •Carlton Davis III is ruled out for the Patriots' game against the Steelers.
- •Davis missed all practices prior to the game due to a neck injury.
- •Charles Woods is expected to start for the Patriots in Davis's absence.
- •Robinson and Austin both have prior experience with the Patriots.
- 1:28 AMYahoo Sports — 2 Former Patriots DBs Worked Out by Vikings Amidst Carlton Davis Injury
"The New England Patriots suddenly have a thinner cornerback room, as two former New England cornerbacks are drawing interest elsewhere. Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 reported on X that the Minnesota Vikings worked out four defensive backs: Darius Rush, Marquise Robinson, Kobee Minor and Alex Austin. #Vikings worked out Darius Rush, Marquise Robinson, Kobee Minor, […] The post 2 Former Patriots DBs Worked Out by Vikings Amidst Carlton Davis Injury appeared first on HEAVY.
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