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Minnesota Vikings Running Back Plans Shift After Quiet Free Agency: Draft Looks Promising

The Minnesota Vikings plans for their running back position have taken a turn following a quiet free agency period. After cutting Aaron Jones and failing to secure a top free agent like Travis Etienne, Kenneth Walker III, or JK Dobbins, the team now looks to the draft as their best chance to acquire a true number one back. With the top tier of running backs already signed elsewhere, the Vikings current backfield, consisting of Jordan Mason and Zavier Scott, is considered thin. Fans are eager for more power in the running game. The Vikings hold nine picks in the 2026 draft, up from five last year, and could target prospects from Notre Dame, Arkansas, and Penn State. The teams focus is on building around a rookie from the draft to immediately improve their ground game.

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