 reacts after a play against the Cincinnati Bengals in the second half at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports</p>
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<p>The Minnesota Vikings have been big players in this year’s free agency, with many big signings that have made them one of the big spenders across the league. When a team is constructing its roster, not every addition will be a big-name, big-money player. That brings us to one of the new faces in Minnesota, as the Vikings signed special teams ace <a href=)
Tavierre Thomas.
Vikings Sign Special Teams Ace
Thomas is a cornerback by trade and started 19 games over three seasons with the Cleveland Browns, then had a spell with the Houston Texans before heading down to Florida to sign for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
 against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images.</p>
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<p>In Tampa, he was used almost exclusively on special teams, where he notched up 14 tackles in 17 games and posted a 90.5 grade via Pro Football Focus for his performance on all four phases of special teams — making him one of the stand-out performers of the 2024 season in that phase of the game.</p>
<p>Thomas is an essential addition to the Vikings roster as Minnesota lost one of their core special teamers in free agency — Trent Sherfield. The Denver Broncos committed to a 2-year, $8 million contract to secure Sherfield’s services – something the Vikings would never have been likely to match. Instead, they sought out Thomas and signed him to a one-year contract – the contract terms have not yet been released.</p>
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much-needed depth at linebacker as well as special teams nous.
They won’t make the headlines, but solid additions to a roster depth and good special teams players can separate the teams at the top.
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