The Minnesota Vikings made a significant roster cut on Saturday morning, with NFL.com’s Ian Rapaport reporting they have waived cornerback Akayleb Evans. Evans has found himself falling down the depth chart behind the likes of Stephon Gilmore, Shaq Griffin and Byron Murphy Jr. this season, and has predominantly played special teams for the Vikings. The… Continue reading Vikings waive cornerback Akayleb Evans
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Panthers awarded claim on former Vikings CB Akayleb Evans
The Carolina Panthers are looking to make an addition to their secondary. As first reported by NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport on Monday, the team has been awarded their waiver claim cornerback Akayleb Evans. The 25-year-old was waived by the Minnesota Vikings this past Saturday. Evans, who split his college ball between the University of… Continue reading Panthers awarded claim on former Vikings CB Akayleb Evans
Vikings cut cornerback Akayleb Evans in Saturday roster move
The Vikings let go of the final defensive back from their 2022 draft class on Saturday, cutting cornerback Akayleb Evans in the middle of a season where his role on defense had dissolved. Evans, the Vikings’ fourth-round pick in 2022, started 15 games in 2023 but lost his starting job at the end of last… Continue reading Vikings cut cornerback Akayleb Evans in Saturday roster move
Vikings will waive CB Akayleb Evans
The Vikings are moving on from another 2022 draft pick. Per NFL Media, Minnesota will be waiving cornerback Akayleb Evans. A fourth-round pick (118th overall) in G.M. Kwesi Adofo-Mensah’s first year on the job, Evans started 15 games in 2023. This year, he has seven appearances but zero starts. He had been listed on the… Continue reading Vikings will waive CB Akayleb Evans