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5 free agent defensive tackles the Vikings should consider for 2019

By Adam Carlson

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 16: Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Miami Dolphins is sacked with the ball by Tom Johnson #96 of the Minnesota Vikings in the fourth quarter of the game at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 16, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 16: Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Miami Dolphins is sacked with the ball by Tom Johnson #96 of the Minnesota Vikings in the fourth quarter of the game at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 16, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /
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NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 2: Bennie Logan #96 of the Tennessee Titans kneels during a timeout during the first quarter of the game against the New York Jets at Nissan Stadium on December 2, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN – DECEMBER 2: Bennie Logan #96 of the Tennessee Titans kneels during a timeout during the first quarter of the game against the New York Jets at Nissan Stadium on December 2, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images) /

2. Bennie Logan

At 29 years old, Bennie Logan still has a lot of gas in the tank and should be looking for the opportunity to compete to be a starter wherever he goes. He didn’t start a single game for the Titans in 2018 but got the nod to start 63 times during his years with the Eagles and Chiefs.

His statistics won’t blow fans away. In six seasons where he played in 89 games, Logan has only accumulated 233 tackles (164 solo), 17 quarterback hits, seven sacks, three pass defenses, three forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries.

Still, this is a player who is likely hungry to prove he needs more than just a backup role. The six-foot-two and 315-pounder could be an effective run stuffer to pair with Linval Joseph and could be substituted out in pass rush situations.

With the talent on the Minnesota Vikings coaching staff and the potential, he showed early in his career, he could be an interesting project for the team who they might be able to acquire on the cheap this offseason.

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