Van Noy Joins Vikings, Rejoins Flores Ahead of Season Opener
The Minnesota Vikings signed veteran edge rusher Kyle Van Noy on Tuesday night, a move first reported by The Ringer. The 35-year-old reunites with defensive coordinator Brian Flores, with whom he won two Super Bowls during their time together with the New England Patriots.
Van Noy has played for several franchises since being drafted in the second round by the Detroit Lions in 2014, including stints with the Patriots, the Miami Dolphins under Flores, the Los Angeles Chargers and, most recently, the Baltimore Ravens. ESPN reported earlier Tuesday that Van Noy was visiting the Vikings, and the sides finalized the deal after that visit concluded. best online water polo betting sites
Van Noy posted a career-high 12.5 sacks with Baltimore last season and has established himself as a veteran presence within winning locker rooms - a trait head coach Kevin O'Connell may value as Minnesota rounds out its roster. The addition comes after the Vikings traded Pro Bowl edge rusher Jonathan Greenard during the draft, a move that left the team searching for experienced depth on the edge. Van Noy now joins first-year starter Dallas Turner and Andrew Van Ginkel in the pass-rush rotation, alongside second-round rookie Jake Golday, a hybrid linebacker out of Cincinnati.
Flores' defense ranked third in the NFL in total yards allowed and seventh in points allowed last season, and the additions give Minnesota a mix of proven veteran leadership and developing talent up front. The Vikings open the season at home against the Green Bay Packers in Week 1.
