7 free agents under 25-years-old the Vikings could sign in 2020
By Dean Jones
Alex Redmond – G (RFA)
Alex Redmond is a restricted free agent this year and it remains to be seen whether the Cincinnati Bengals will match any offer that comes his way.
The undrafted guard worked his way into the Bengals starting lineup in 2018, but he encountered plenty of problems last season that has left his long-term future with the organization in doubt.
Redmond was suspended for the first four games in 2019 for performance-enhancing drug use and he made only two starts last season. He suffered a bicep injury that put him on injured reserve and if the Vikings are to make a move for him, then a strict medical evaluation will need to be carried out.
Minnesota will be keen to strengthen the interior of their offensive line during the coming weeks, either via free agency or the NFL Draft. This was a weak link on many occasions during the season for the Vikings and it played a prominent role in the divisional playoff round defeat to the San Francisco 49ers.
Redmond might be available for a bargain price and provided he has overcome his injury, then he may be of some use. With Cincinnati already boasting a starting right guard in John Miller, the 25-year-old Redmond might have a better chance of fighting for a starting job elsewhere on a short-term deal that is loaded with incentives.
Providing Minnesota can free up some cap space, then this is something they could possibly offer.