Minnesota Vikings Preseason: Who to watch vs. the Miami Dolphins

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JANUARY 1: Jayron Kearse #27 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates with teammates after recovering a punted ball in the second quarter of the game against the Chicago Bears on January 1, 2017 at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /

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(Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images) Jayron Kearse /

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Minnesota’s final draft pick from 2016, Kearse benefited in his rookie season from Antone Exum being lost for the year due to an injury. However, Exum is back this season and Kearse’s standing on the active roster is now in jeopardy.

Exum has been playing well this year, so the battle for Minnesota’s final safety spot seems to be between Kearse and Anthony Harris. Kearse will likely need a very strong performance against the Dolphins to persuade the Vikings to keep him this season.

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