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Who could be playing their last season with the Vikings in 2017?

By Adam Patrick

Dec 18, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford (8) passes against the Indianapolis Colts in the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford (8) passes against the Indianapolis Colts in the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 23, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Jerick McKinnon (21) carries the ball in the first quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 23, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Jerick McKinnon (21) carries the ball in the first quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-USA TODAY Sports /

Jerick McKinnon, RB:

If McKinnon’s role in the Vikings’ offense was a bit smaller than it has been in the last three years, than bringing him back may be an easier decision to make. But due to other injuries in the team’s offensive backfield, McKinnon has been given a little more than his 5-foot-9 plate can handle.

In 2015, when Minnesota had a full-fledged starting running back in Adrian Peterson in the lineup, McKinnon excelled as the team’s third-down back. If he can get back to this type of role and production in 2017, he may be able to earn a new contract with the Vikings even if the team decides to draft another running back this year.

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