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    Minnesota Vikings suddenly release player they traded for

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    Jan 13, 2025; Glendale, AZ, USA; Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell during the second half against the Los Angeles Rams in an NFC wild card game at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
    Jan 13, 2025; Glendale, AZ, USA; Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell during the second half against the Los Angeles Rams in an NFC wild card game at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

    The Minnesota Vikings are getting their 90-man roster set for the offseason. The Vikings need depth in several areas of he defense before the 2025 draft.

    One area of need is at cornerback. Veteran cornerbacks Stephon Gilmore and Shaquill Griffin played for Minnesota in 2024 but are currently free agents.

    Byron Murphy Jr, Isaiah Rodgers, and Tavierre Thomas are a good start for the unit. However, there are some concerns about Mekhi Blackmon, who is returning after suffering a torn ACL in July of 2024 that ended his season.

    The Minnesota Vikings released a cornerback

    Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Greg Dortch (4) returns a kick as Minnesota Vikings cornerback Nahshon Wright (23) attempts the tackle during the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium
    Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Greg Dortch (4) returns a kick as Minnesota Vikings cornerback Nahshon Wright (23) attempts the tackle during the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

    On Monday, the Vikings chose to part ways with a veteran cornerback they traded for during training camp last summer.

    Per the league’s transaction wire, Minnesota waived Nahshon Wright.

    The Dallas Cowboys traded Wright to the Vikings in exchange for cornerback Andrew Booth. Dallas selected Wright in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft. The Vikings chose Booth in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft.

    The Cowboys wound up releasing Booth in November.

    Wright played one game in 2024

    Nov 27, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; A Minnesota Vikings helmet sits idle on the field before the game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Chicago Bears at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
    Nov 27, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; A Minnesota Vikings helmet sits idle on the field before the game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Chicago Bears at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

    Wright appeared in one game for Minnesota in 2024 during their Dec. 1 contest against the Arizona Cardinals. He recorded no defensive snaps but played in 15 total special teams snaps.

    Wright played college football at Oregon State. The six-foot-four, 200-pound defensive back has appeared in 33 games and started three. He’s recorded 37 tackles, one tackle for loss, one interception, and five passes defensed in his four-year NFL career.

    Dallas Cowboys cornerback Nahshon Wright (25) breaks up a pass intended for Tennessee Titans wide receiver Treylon Burks (16) during the fourth quarter at Nissan Stadium Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.
    Dallas Cowboys cornerback Nahshon Wright (25) breaks up a pass intended for Tennessee Titans wide receiver Treylon Burks (16) during the fourth quarter at Nissan Stadium Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. © Andrew Nelles / Tennessean.com / USA TODAY NETWORK
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