Breaking: Vikings Lose 17-Game Starter Immediately After Win Over Bears

The Minnesota Vikings won a tough NFC North battle against the Chicago Bears.  It would seem when NFC North teams matchup against each other, you’re in for a treat.  Minnesota kicked a field goal in over time to win 30-27.

The win moved Minnesota to 9-2 on the year and still right behind the Detroit Lions who are at 10-1.  However, immediately after the game Minnesota learned they won’t be getting back one long-time starter.

Breaking: Vikings Lose 17-Game Starter Immediately After Win Over Bears

Evans’ time with the Minnesota Vikings came to an end when the Carolina Panthers claimed him on Monday, November 25:

The Vikings waived Evans on Saturday, November 23 to make roster room for tight end Nick Muse, who was needed with starter Josh Oliver out with an ankle injury.

While there was hope internally that Evans would clear waivers and Minnesota could sign him to the practice squad, Minnesota Star Tribune beat reporter Ben Goessling said that the Vikings did not expect Evans to clear waivers.

“Akayleb Evans is gone, after the Vikings waived him on Saturday,” Goessling wrote on X (formerly Twitter). “A source said then that Evans likely wouldn’t make it through waivers; he’s officially with a new team.”

At 6-foot-2, and 198 pounds, Evans seemed like the prototype cornerback for Brian Flores, who would prefer physical press corners in his scheme. He started 15 games in 2023 but was benched twice in the final three weeks of the season.

Here is a look at Evans’ career stats:

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