Vikings listed as a potential landing spot for veteran pass rusher

The Minnesota Vikings have a void at EDGE rusher behind Andrew Van Ginkel and Dallas Turner. They traded Jonathan Greenard to the Eagles on Day 2 of the draft, freeing up cap space and receiving draft capital in return, but now have little depth at the position.

>Since then, the Vikings have been linked to several veteran pass rushers who could provide depth and leadership. One of the more overlooked possibilities is Joey Bosa, who will enter his 11th season in the NFL in 2026.

>Alex Kay of Bleacher Report lists Minnesota as an "overlooked landing spot" for Bosa, who spent the 2025 season with the Bills.

Many clubs would prefer to add a veteran presence to their pass-rush rotation to be better prepared for the long season ahead, but the Minnesota Vikings are one of the league's most intriguing fits for Bosa.

>Renowned defensive coordinator Brian Flores thrives on disguising pressure packages and creating one-on-one opportunities for his edge defenders. Bosa wouldn't need to carry the pass rush by himself either, instead rotating alongside a deep and talented front that benefits from an aggressive, blitz-heavy system.

>Bosa flashed his disruptive ability during his lone season with the Buffalo Bills in 2025, recording five sacks while forcing a league-high five fumbles. A nagging hamstring injury slowed him towards the end of the campaign, but Bosa still managed to appear in at least 14 games for the second consecutive season.

Bosa is a five-time Pro Bowler who has racked up 77 career sacks. He hasn't posted double-digit sack numbers since 2021, but he still provides some juice (16.5 sacks over the past three seasons) and could be even more effective as a rotational piece. If the Vikings end up signing Bosa, they could cross EDGE rusher off their "to-do" list.

>This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: Vikings listed as a potential landing spot for veteran pass rusher