Vikings sign CB Isaiah Rodgers

Called it.

Former Eagles CB Isaiah Rodgers reached agreement on a 2-year $15 million contract with the Minnesota Vikings. The deal includes $8M fully guaranteed. The deal was negotiated by Bryan Gavin and Ed Wasielewski of EMG Sports.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 10, 2025

Kwesi, I see you.

Just keep him away from Draft Kings...

Good pick up

Looking at it, he had at least 5 teams interested so nice work by Kwesi.

The Gambler he broke even

Ascending player. My mental health is glad we got this news before the DJ Reed to the Lions news.

MAD GAINZ wrote:
Just keep him away from Draft Kings...

Truth.

Small corner, hasn't played a bunch as a rotational player after being suspended for gambling. Probably not someone you want starting regularly. Sure hope Blackmon is ready to go this year.

170 pound corner coming off a gambling suspension, meanwhile Lions ink Reed

StickierBuns wrote:

DJ Reed is even smaller, I wouldn't worry too much about height. I just don't know what kind of impact he'll have.

He is an inch shorter but 20 pounds heavier

Isaiah Rodgers
2024: Run 81; coverage 74
2023: Suspended
2022: Run 76; coverage 82
2021: Run 71; coverage 72
2020: Run 75; coverage 85

Byron Murphy
2024: Run 67; coverage 73
2023: Run 65; coverage 58
2022: Run 73; coverage 63
2021: Run 55; coverage 62

Newest Vikings CB Isaiah Rodgers defending Ja’Maar Chase 1 on 1 and forcing the INT (top of the screen).

Played in 15 games last season, started in 3.

Could be a sneaky pickup! #LetKwesiCook pic.twitter.com/FM6qU1A3fE

— Leighton James (@LGlodek) March 10, 2025

MaroonBells wrote:
Isaiah Rodgers 2024: Run 81; coverage 74 2023: Suspended 2022: Run 76; coverage 82 2021: Run 71; coverage 72 2020: Run 75; coverage 85

Byron Murphy
2024: Run 67; coverage 73
2023: Run 65; coverage 58
2022: Run 73; coverage 63
2021: Run 55; coverage 62

JustInTime wrote:
https://x.com/lglodek/status/1899155461867221080?s=46&t=TjjB9Q4BmOwmN74RrrMjoQ

Don’t confuse them with data.

...or misleading data. Murphy ranked 6th overall in snaps played last year. Rodgers 113th.

The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms with Isaiah Rodgers..

It's a two year $15M deal that includes $8M fully guaranteed #PMSLive pic.twitter.com/4f8GelZqkw

— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) March 10, 2025

supafreak84 wrote:

...or misleading data. Murphy ranked 6th overall in snaps played last year. Rodgers 113th.

Even better if you extrapolate. Rodgers was behind Slay, DeJean and Mitchell.

supafreak84 wrote:

...or misleading data. Murphy ranked 6th overall in snaps played last year. Rodgers 113th.

Smaller sample size = misleading?

Ok.

MaroonBells wrote:

Even better if you extrapolate. Rodgers was behind Slay, DeJean and Mitchell.

Or worse

JustInTime wrote:

Smaller sample size = misleading?

Ok.

Yes lol. 700+ snaps less than Murphy

Prototypical Kwesi signing. Younger player in his physical prime, underused with upside signed to a shorter “prove it” deal.

Extend if it works out.

StickierBuns wrote:
Its a meh signing. We'll put some lipstick on it, but it is what it is.

Considering our backfield is currently mostly a vacant lot, quality depth is a good start!

Kentis wrote:

Considering our backfield is currently mostly a vacant lot, quality depth is a good start!

Exactly, he's not gonna be our #1 CB.  Depth signing at a very reasonable price considering the money getting thrown at CBs today.

I love this signing. Cheap and ascending. You paid depth money for him, which is what he'll be, meaning your 2nd or 3rd corner, not your headliner. Wouldn't be surprised to see Murphy back at this point.

Terms on Isaiah Rodgers' deal with the #Vikings:

$4.875M SB
2025: $1.125M base (fully g'td),
2026: $4.4M base ($2M g'td), up to $510K in per-game roster bonuses; $50K workout

Up to $2M in incentives each year (p/t, NFL Honors incentives)

— Ben Goessling (@BenGoessling) March 10, 2025