6 free-agent wide receivers the Vikings could sign in 2021
By Adam Carlson
Josh Reynolds
Another free agent with a great blend of youth and experience, Josh Reynolds, has completed his rookie contract with the Los Angeles Rams. Now, he could be seeking a new city to call home where he can attempt to prove his last two seasons with Jared Goff and company have not been a great example of his potential.
Reynolds opened some eyes during the 2018 season when he caught five touchdowns and accumulated 402 receiving yards. On the other hand, the 6-foot-3 pass-catcher saw a career-high 81 passes thrown his way in 2020, but he was only able to turn them into two touchdowns.
Statistically, Reynolds has been consistent, averaging 7.6 yards per catch for each of the last three seasons. But he is bound to get lost in an extremely deep, yet top-heavy, free-agent group of wide receivers this year.
Being the third receiver for the Vikings would be a great opportunity for Reynolds to get a significant amount of playing time on a team with a lot of great pieces on offense. Plus, no offense to Goff, but Kirk Cousins would be a massive upgrade for him at quarterback and an enticing reason to be interested in wearing purple and gold in 2021.