Josh Kline is expected to meet with the Vikings. ESPN’s Ben Goessling reports (via Twitter) that the veteran offensive guard is currently “coordinating visits with different teams,” a grouping that will presumably include Minnesota.
We learned yesterday that the Vikings had interest in Kline, whom Tennessee released several days ago. In Minnesota, the 29-year-old would compete for Minnesota’s starting right guard job, which Mike Remmers had held down since the end of the 2017 campaign. The Vikings released Remmers last week.
Kline signed a four-year, $26MM deal ($12MM guaranteed) with the Titans last offseason, but the team ended up moving on from him after Kline rejected a pay cut. The lineman started all 16 games in 2018, although the advanced metrics imply that he took a step back from his previous seasons. After rating as a fringe top-20 guard in 2017, Pro Football Focus graded Kline 50th among 77 eligible guards in 2018.
The Vikings need some reinforcement on the offensive line, and the team reportedly made a push to keep Nick Easton in Minnesota. Ultimately, the lineman signed a four-year deal with the Saints.
Sounds like he will come in too spendy for the Vikes and their cap situation. Unless the Vikes unload someone…
Be sure to contact: Jon Toth, OC-OG UDFA 2017.
Spent time on Jets & Eagles practice squads in 2018.
Strong, Smart, Position Flexible, Well Regarded, CHEAP!
That you Jon?
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