Watts
2020 Stats: 16 games (0 starts); 392 snaps (36.5 percent); 31 tackles (12 solo), 0.5 sack, 1 tackle for loss, 2 quarterback hits
Watts played in every game in 2020 in a part-time role. He likely could have made a bigger impact, but that could be said for many players along the defensive line. Watts has shown flashes of his potential at times, but an increase in consistency could really help out this unit.
Brailford
2020 Stats: 5 games (0 starts); 34 snaps (3.2 percent); 2 tackles (2 solo), 1 quarterback hit, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery
Brailford didn t play much in 2020, but he did have an impactful game against the Jaguars with a forced fumble and a fumble recovery. He could battle for a roster spot this offseason as a depth player along the line.
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Hughes played in just four games before a neck injury ended his season. Hill also played in just four games and didn t finish the season on the roster.
Gladney saw the field for just nine snaps in Week 1 but was a starter the rest of the way. Dantzler also battled multiple injuries and missed five games, but he also made some splash plays.
The Vikings also relied on Kris Boyd, who played in 10 games before an injury ended his season. Hand and Chris Jones were used more as the season went along.
All in all, seven different cornerbacks start at least one game during the 2020 season.
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This photo of Kirk was taken during our game against the Cowboys in which we wore our Primetime Purple jerseys. I wanted to emphasize the Purple and Gold in our jersey so I used colored pieces of paper in front of my lens to create a multicolored effect. - Andy Andy Kenutis/Minnesota Vikings 2 / 39
In the home opener, Kirk Cousins showed off mobility by rushing for 34 yards on four carries. For this photo, I slowed down my shutter speed to create the panning/motion effect. - Andy Andy Kenutis/Minnesota Vikings 3 / 39
I feel this photo accurately represented the eeriness and strange vibe of the first regular-season game without fans. The empty seats in the background help tell this story. - Andy