Unser Chat » Vikings Roster Cuts: Minnesota Vikings release Jack Tocho

There are still a handful of roster cuts to be made by the Minnesota Vikings as they pare their roster down to 53. It sounds like another member of the team’s defensive backfield is going to be moving on.Our friends over at Vikings Territory are reporting that defensive back Jack Tocho will not be on the 53-man roster Football Olisaemeka Udoh Jersey , but that the team hopes to bring him back to the practice squad.Tocho was a seventh-round pick of the Vikings in the 2017 NFL Draft, and was released from and re-signed to the team’s practice squad several times last season. He has split time between safety and cornerback, and spent most of his time this preseason at the cornerback spot. He had an up-and-down preseason, and it says something that the team likes him enough to try to bring him back.By our count, the Vikings now have 59 players on their roster Youth Garrett Bradbury Jersey , and they have a little less than an hour and a half to cut that number down to 53. We will be keeping track of all the moves right here. It’s fair to say that the Minnesota Vikings need to address its offensive line throughout the offseason. Don't fret though, because by the time the offseason is over I sense an upgraded offensive line (not like my sense means anything though). By “upgraded” I mean that the Vikings add some depth on the line with a couple of veterans and grab a couple linemen from the draft. In terms of available free agents it will be slim pickings for linemen so Minnesota will have to be convincing and smart when it comes to picking up players. Let’s begin with a tackle from Washington who did a solid job at left tackle when starter Trent Williams was suspended for four games back in 2016 and played with Kirk Cousins until his departure to Minnesota after the 2017 season. Since that little stint, 33-year old Ty Nsekhe has been a reliable depth guy on the line for the Redskins. Over the course of his four-year run with Washington he started in 16 games, the equivalent of a regular-season. In 2015 Nsekhe started two games at left tackle. In 2016 he started four games at left tackle and in 2017 he started in three games at left tackle and one game at left guard. Nsekhe participated in 30 percent of the snaps on offense in 2017. The six-foot-eight-inch, 330 pound linemen participated in 40 percent of the offensive snaps last season. That made it the most of his five-year career. He started three games at left tackle and two games at left guard. Nsekhe was only called for one holding and three false start penalties in his 403 snaps last season. Nsekhe played his college ball at Texas State Mike Hughes Jersey , and even had stints in both the Arena and the Canadian League. He’s someone who’s played at almost every professional football level in North America. He’s a grinder and it seems like he truly loves the game of football based on his resiliency to get back into the NFL, despite getting cut by four NFL teams. Why should the Vikings consider him?This was brought up earlier but I’ll bring it up again. Nsekhe spent a few seasons with Cousins. in 2016 he spent time protecting Cousins’ blindside throughout those four games when Williams was out. He did a pretty solid job and really has seemed to do well when needed to rise to the occasion. He had to face Everson Griffen back in 2016 and held his own against him. Nsekhe even faced Jadeveon Clowney back in November and seemed to do a good job with pass protection once again. This guy seems physical and someone who likes to look up field for blocks. I’m not to sure how he is as a run blocker, but based on a few clips he looks to have moments. Nsekhe would be a great addition to the line, especially in terms of giving Riley Reiff some competition and could even play some left guard if needed and could also help push Tom Compton. Last season he was under a one-year contract for about 2.9 million dollars. It wouldn’t be a big surprise if he signed a one-year for less than what he signed last year considering his age. I’d think 2.2 million dollars could work, but I’m not a salary cap expert.Nsekhe may be older Anthony Barr Jersey , but I think if the Vikings draft a couple linemen and maybe even snag a few undrafted free agents, then he could help with possibly mentoring those kids. Explaining what it takes to make an NFL roster and stay on one. NFL free agency begins March 13 after 4 p.m. EST.