The Minnesota Vikings have no cornerbacks under contract for the 2025 season, a rare occurrence for the team to be in any position. Brian Flores and his defense showed how important the secondary is to their success during the 2024 season.
Because of this, the offseason will be critical for Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and the entire Vikings front office as they rebuild this defense. One player who could be a fun addition to the Vikings defense went to social media on Tuesday who reminded the league of what he plans to bring.
Whatever team I’m on next year gone get the best version of ME. I’m HUNGRY.
— Charvarius Ward (@itslilmooney) February 4, 2025
49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward announced earlier this year that he would not return to the team for personal reasons. Ward and his family suffered the loss of their young child this past season, and he cited the pain connected to the area as being too much for his family to bear to be around constantly. Ward returned to finish the season with the team but he now seems eager for a fresh start as his family takes the next steps in the grieving process.
From a football perspective, Ward would be a tremendous addition to the Vikings’ defense.
Ward entered 2024, coming off an All-Pro season in 2023, along with a Pro Bowl selection. While 2024 was not the year for him in any dynamic, he is still just 28 years old and has plenty left in the tank to showcase against opposing wide receivers.
