The Minnesota Vikings will not be bringing back cornerback Tramaine Brock, who is reported to be signing with the Denver Broncos when free agency opens.
Last offseason, the Minnesota Vikings traded a seventh-round draft pick to the Seattle Seahawks to acquire the rights of cornerback Tramaine Brock after previously failing to sign the defensive back in free agency.
During the 2017 season, Brock played 51 snaps for the Vikings defense in 11 games played where he struggled to make a great impression, finishing the season with only one pass defended and 8 combined tackles while making
Mike Klis from 9News in Denver was the first to report that the Denver Broncos are expected to be the suitors for the services of Brock and the two sides have agreed to a deal. Here is the news as shared on the Twitter account of Mike Klis.
Brock will make the trek to Denver where he will join a stout Broncos defensive unit where he will play with many talented players including Chris Harris, Von Miller, Brandon Marshall, Derek Wolfe, and others.
Denver also is expected to announce the signing of former Vikings quarterback Case Keenum when free agency opens, as the guys in purple appear to be moving over to the mile-high city in Colorado.
Tramaine Brock spent his first 7 seasons in the NFL with the San Francisco 49ers after being an undrafted free agent before he was signed by the Seahawks and eventually traded for by the Vikings. Now, he will have a backup role in Denver where he could have an opportunity to prove himself again.
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We at The Viking Age would like to thank Tramaine Brock for his time with the Minnesota Vikings and wish him luck during his tenure with the Denver Broncos as well as on all of his future endeavors.