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4 worst decisions Kwesi Adofo-Mensah made in year one as Vikings GM

By Nik Edlund

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 16: Ross Blacklock #96 of the Minnesota Vikings looks on prior to playing the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on October 16, 2022 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 16: Ross Blacklock #96 of the Minnesota Vikings looks on prior to playing the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on October 16, 2022 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) /
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MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – JANUARY 15: Jalen Reagor #5 of the Minnesota Vikings warms up prior to the NFC Wild Card. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – JANUARY 15: Jalen Reagor #5 of the Minnesota Vikings warms up prior to the NFC Wild Card. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images) /

Trading For Jalen Reagor

Prior to the start of the regular season, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah swung a deal with the Eagles to acquire former first-round wide receiver, Jalen Reagor. Reagor had flamed out with the Eagles after two seasons in the league and was a guy whose welcome in Philadelphia was getting razor thin.

The Vikings sent a 2023 seventh-round pick and a conditional 2024 fourth-round pick to the Eagles for Reagor. It was assumed that Reagor would be the team’s primary punt returner and be a gadget wide receiver who Kevin O’Connell could use in a variety of ways.

Reagor did end up being the Vikings’ punt returner but did little in the role. He averaged just 6.4 yards a return and never was close to busting one for a game-changing score. His role on offense was also very limited, as he caught just eight passes for 104 yards and a score.

The Vikings would’ve been better off just rolling with Jalen Nailor as their punt returner and keeping their picks. Reagor may still end up with this role next season, but it’s also a strong possibility that he doesn’t even make the team, which would obviously make this decision much, much worse.

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