3 veterans who won't make Vikings roster Week 1

Which of the veterans on this Vikings team are in danger the closer we get to Week 1?
Minnesota Vikings, Jalen Reagor
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Jalen Reagor, WR

This one is pretty easy. The Vikings are going to admit failure on a trade they executed less than a year ago, now, when they acquired former first-round pick Jalen Reagor from the Philadelphia Eagles. While his skillset was tantalizing, and he still offered some potential, it's time we finally admit the fact that he is a bust.

The Vikings' receiving core is pretty stout and features some youth that could provide us with some great training camp battles, too. Obviously, Justin Jefferson is the alpha. Then, you have rookie Jordan Addison and veteran K.J. Osborn as the two and three. From there, it's last year's rookie Jalen Nailor and veteran Brandon Powell.

If Minnesota keeps five wideouts, then Reagor is gone. If they keep six, he could also face competition from the likes of another seven guys behind him on the chart.

Reagor always had the upside of, at the very least, being a phenomenal return man. But, he simply hasn't grabbed ahold of his opportunities. The NFL seems to be too big for him, sadly. A lights-out, electrifying performer just a short few years ago at TCU, Reagor's NFL career seems to be slowly coming to an end, barring an unforeseen resurrection.

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