Minnesota Vikings bring back DT Dylan Bradley in free agency

Defensive tackle Dylan Bradley has signed a deal with the Minnesota Vikings after spending time with the practice squad during the 2017 NFL season.

While fans of the Minnesota Vikings continued to refresh their Twitter accounts in hope of news regarding the visit of Sheldon Richardson, the team made a transaction that brought a familiar face back to the franchise.

According to the Pioneer Press, defensive tackle Dylan Bradley was brought back after spending the 2017 preseason with Minnesota and spending time on the Vikings practice squad during the season.

Bradley was an undrafted free agent out of Southern Mississippi who got a shot with the Vikings at training camp. The lineman ended the postseason the practice squad injured list and became a free agent.

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Minnesota must see some solid potential in the 6’1″ 265 pound native of Jena, Louisiana since they continue to give him looks in the preseason and on the practice squad and the team does have a need a defensive tackle.

Both Tom Johnson and Sharrif Floyd are free agents. This opens up an opportunity for Jaleel Johnson to get more playing time or a free agent of competition to happen during the Vikings preseason.

Spotrac reports that Dylan Bradley’s deal is for one year and is worth $480,000. After that, he will become an exclusive rights free agent for 2019. However, the team has yet to confirm the details of the deal.

Here is the post from the official Twitter account of the Minnesota Vikings announcing the signing of Bradley:

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Congratulations go out to defensive tackle Dylan Bradley on signing a one-year contract with the Minnesota Vikings to get another chance at continuing working toward a spot on a team’s 53 man roster.