Wilson took on even more after Kendricks' injury and wound up finishing as the team leader in tackles, a feat that Kendricks had accomplished in his first five seasons. Kendricks was unable to tie the team record of six consecutive seasons set by Scott Studwell and matched by Chad Greenway. Similar to the Vikings defensive line, injuries struck the linebackers before the season even started. Ben Gedeon opened camp on the Physically Unable to Perform List and was never cleared to take part in his fourth pro season. A positive COVID-19 test for Cameron Smith prompted additional tests for the second-year linebacker and revealed a congenital heart defect. He was placed on the Non-Football Illness list in August and