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Yahoo
4 days ago
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Tennessee Titans make a surprising roster move
The Tennessee Titans took advantage of their waiver wire priority and made another addition to their linebacker room, and in the process made a shocking move to make room for their new addition. The Titans claimed linebacker Brian Asamoah off waivers from the Minnesota Vikings after the former third-round pick was waived on Monday. Asamoah has been mostly a special teams performer since being drafted in 2022, seeing a total of 188 defensive snaps while racking up over 800 on special teams over 46 NFL games. Asomoah played 23 defensive snaps and six on special teams in the Vikings' preseason opener Saturday. To make room for Asamoah, the Titans made a surprising move and waived veteran inside linebacker Otis Reese IV. It's quite a fall for Reese, who opened the offseason with the inside track on the starting linebacker position next to Cody Barton. Reese, who sat out Saturday's preseason opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, appeared to have been jumped on the depth chart by both James Williams and Cedric Gray, and will now be subject to the waiver process. Reese is the second player the Titans re-signed at the start of the offseason to be released during training camp. Tennessee also waived Keondre Coburn, who inked a deal at the same time as Reese in March. This article originally appeared on Titans Wire: Tennessee Titans claim Brian Asamoah, waive Otis Reese IV
Yahoo
01-08-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Former Vikings Draft Pick At Risk of Getting Cut?
Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah is in his fourth season with the team. While he's taken a lot of heat for past decisions, KAM has learned a lot along the way. Like everyone given a chance to make decisions, as he'll admit, Mensah has been learning from his mistakes. This year's Vikings roster may be the best one he's built yet. Heck, if J.J. McCarthy pans out early on, this could be the best roster in Vikings history. Yet, that also means he'll inevitably have to make some tough calls along the way, like when trimming the 90-man roster down to 53 players. In this case, it could mean cutting or trading players that Mensah previously thought would be a perfect fit for the team. Related Headlines MN Twins Jhoan Duran is Good as Gone Vikings Front Seven Living Up to Hype Early Minnesota Twins Players Prepared for Inevitable In this case, former third-round pick Brian Asamoah II's time in Minnesota could be coming to an end. Brian Asamoah may not have a role for Minnesota Vikings According to The Athletic's local Vikings expert Alec Lewis, rookie sixth-round pick Kobe King is already ahead of Asamoah on the linebacker depth chart. As a result, Asamoah's likely looking at getting cut or traded before the regular season gets underway. 'Rookie linebacker Kobe King has taken snaps alongside Eric Wilson with the No. 2 defense. Where that leaves Brian Asamoah II, who is in the final year of his rookie contract, is a fair question.' The Athletic on Brian Asamoah Being that Asamoah has only contributed a grand total of 30 tackles across three seasons, the Vikings won't be missing much if they decide to move on. Still just 25 years old, it's possible Asamoah figures it all out in the near future. The Vikings could opt to hold onto him for another season, hoping he taps into the potential that got him drafted. Yet, he's also in the final year of his rookie contract. So if the Vikings don't expect Asamoah to be a regular contributor at any point in the upcoming season, then there's no point in holding onto him any longer. If a team is willing to offer a sixth or seventh-round pick, then that would be considered a bonus at this point. Related: Otherwise, why not stick with a younger player with upside, like King, the 201st overall pick in April's draft? As we've seen with other players like former sixth-round pick Josh Metellus, you just never know what young players will develop into with a few years of coaching. Related Headlines MN Twins Jhoan Duran is Good as Gone Vikings Front Seven Living Up to Hype Early Minnesota Twins Players Prepared for Inevitable
Time of India
28-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Minnesota Vikings legends Brian Asamoah and Jordan Addison to visit Edinburgh to mark Scotland's cultural ties
Minnesota Vikings (via Getty Images) The Minnesota Vikings are all set to bring current players Jordan Addison and Brian Asamoah and wide receivers coach Keenan McCardell with them to Edinburgh on July 3 as part of a cultural tour to mark the franchise's historic Scottish connection. The National Football League team, which is named after the Norse explorers as a nod to Minnesota's strong Scandinavian heritage, will greet local fans and experience traditional Scottish culture during the visit. Minnesota Vikings bring NFL flair to Edinburgh for cultural exchange with Scottish fans Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison, linebacker Brian Asamoah, and two-time Super Bowl champion Keenan McCardell, now a coach with the Vikings' receivers, are to spend two days on a cultural and fan engagement tour in Edinburgh. The July 3 visit is part of the team's broader effort to strengthen global ties and acknowledge the Norse heritage that exists between Scotland and America's Midwest. The Minnesota Vikings are named in recognition of the state's strong Scandinavian heritage. As there were Vikings who arrived in Scotland over 1,200 years ago, the team's name is a resonance with similar historical origins in Scottish life. The trip is intended to honor these shared roots in a manner that counts and enhances the team's already passionate UK fan base. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Confirmed - This is the deadliest snake in the world Novelodge Undo 'Our organisation is honoured to have such a passionate and growing international fan base, many of whom call Edinburgh and Scotland home,' say the Minnesota Vikings. 'We are excited to meet as many of our Scottish Vikings fans as possible during our stay and hope this visit can become the first of many in the years to come. The players and Coach McCardell are hoping to soak in as much Scottish culture as they can over the course of the two-day visit, from sampling haggis to creating tartan. I know all three are also looking forward to spending time exploring Edinburgh, so our plan is to also take in as many sites around the city as possible.' The game marks the first of three such overseas games this year for the Minnesota Vikings, who have the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns in scheduled games played in Dublin and London later this year. The Steelers await the Vikings at Dublin's Croke Park on September 28, while the Browns are scheduled to play the Vikings at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 5. Also read: Minnesota linebacker Ivan Pace Jr announces sweet engagement news with Mckenziee Paigee The trip to Edinburgh will be the first of a series, with the Minnesota Vikings hoping to establish closer ties with their international fan base. As global engagement becomes an increasingly integral part of the NFL expansion plan, scenes like these show the desire of the league to bring American football closer to international fans. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Scotsman
28-06-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
NFL stars set for special Edinburgh visit as American club celebrate 'shared historical ties' with Scotland
The Minnesota Vikings are heading to Scotland's capital next week. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... NFL giants Minnesota Vikings have confirmed they will make a special visit to Edinburgh in order to celebrate their 'shared historical ties' with Scotland - and fans will be able to meet them. As part of a two-day visit, current NFL stars Jordan Addison and Brian Asamoah will travel to the Scottish capital on Thursday July 3, alongside wide receiver coach and two-time Super Bowl winner Keenan McCardell as the NFC North team explore the sights and sounds of Edinburgh, and get introduced to some of Scotland's 'most iconic' traditions. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The Minnesota outfit are named the Vikings due to the American state's strong Scandinavian heritage, with the name chosen to reflect this cultural connection. They plan to use the visit to Edinburgh as a way to celebrate their shared historical ties, with Norse influence leaving a lasting impact after their arrival in Scotland around 1200 years ago. The Minnesota Vikings will visit Scotland next week. | Getty Images 'Our organisation is honoured to have such a passionate and growing international fan base, many of whom call Edinburgh and Scotland home,' say the Minnesota Vikings. 'We are excited to meet as many of our Scottish Vikings fans as possible during our stay and hope this visit can become the first of many in the years to come. 'The players and Coach McCardell are hoping to soak in as much Scottish culture as they can over the course of the two-day visit, from sampling haggis to creating tartan. I know all three are also looking forward to spending time exploring Edinburgh, so our plan is to also take in as many sites around the city as possible.' The visit will be one of three visits the NFL side make across the pond this year, with games against the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns scheduled to take place on September 28 and October 5 at Dublin's Croke Park and the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London respectively. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
St. Joseph celebrates 21-20 victory to become first ever Michigan flag football champions
NFL to allow players in 2028 Olympics for flag football [RAW] NFL owners voted unanimously on Tuesday at their annual meetings in Eagan to approve players competing in flag football at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. Minnesota Vikings players Justin Jefferson and Brian Asamoah joined Roger Goodell at the news conference. 23:25 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing
