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6 first-year Vikings who could be gone in 2023

By Adam Carlson

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 24: Duke Shelley #20 of the Minnesota Vikings on field between plays in the second quarter of the game against the New York Giants at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 24, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 24: Duke Shelley #20 of the Minnesota Vikings on field between plays in the second quarter of the game against the New York Giants at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 24, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images) /
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Nick Mullens, quarterback

The Minnesota Vikings actually traded draft capital to acquire Nick Mullens, so it would be a little strange if they didn’t attempt to retain his services this offseason since a reliable backup to Kirk Cousins would be a good investment.

Nick Mullens played the 2022 season on a one-year deal worth $2M that he signed with the Raiders before he was traded, which isn’t a bad salary for a quality backup quarterback in today’s NFL.

Only seeing action in four games in 2022, Mullens completed 21 of his 25 pass attempts for one touchdown and one interception., giving him arguably the best season of his career as a backup quarterback.

Bringing Mullens back to the team and grooming a young quarterback under him and Cousins would be a very wise move. However, it is hard to know what kind of attention he will receive in free agency.

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