Bynum wore his signature smile through most of the interactions, but his eyes glistened.
“Love what happened this season. Everything. The ups and downs, the fun and joy we were able to have,” he told Twin Cities media members. “But going through today knowing you’re gonna see [some of] your brothers for the last time, it’s tough.”
Bynum and his teammates know there’s one certainty in the NFL: change.
A roster will never stay the same from season to season, and many don’t know at this point who’s returning and who isn’t.
The Vikings have more than 20 players who are slated to enter free agency in March, including Bynum.
“It’s emotional,” the 2021 draft pick said. “I don’t know what’s going to happen, and it’s all in God’s hands, and I trust that I’ll be exactly where I need to be.
“Really just enjoying these last moments with your teammates as you’re packing up your lockers,” Bynum continued. “Making sure you say ‘hi’ and talk to everybody before you go, because for anybody, you don’t know when their last time with the Vikings will be. I’m just focused on appreciating my teammates and loving the guys around me, because you never know how much time you have, and that’s just a lesson in life.”