Vikings Make Running Back Swap, Sign ex-7th Round Pick
Summary
The Minnesota Vikings made a change to their running back group by releasing Jordan Mims and signing Jermar Jefferson. Both players have had similar careers, and Jefferson will compete for playing time behind the team's main running backs.Key Facts
- The Vikings replaced running back Jordan Mims with Jermar Jefferson.
- Both players have similar career stats, with Jefferson having 96 rushing yards and Mims 70.
- Jefferson and Mims have each played for five NFL teams.
- Both players were teammates last year in Tennessee but were released before the season started.
- Vikings’ main running backs are Aaron Jones Sr. and Jordan Mason.
- Rookie Demond Claiborne and Zavier Scott are the team’s backup running backs.
- Jefferson is currently the fifth option and needs to compete for more playing time.
- The Vikings’ general manager Nolan Teasley likely knows both players well from previous teams.
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