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There was a point in this NFL offseason, after the initial wave of free agency had settled down, where the Vikings were projected to receive two premium compensatory picks in the 2026 draft, and even had a chance at landing a third. Now, midway through the 2025 season, their comp pick outlook has worsened by a good bit.
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One of the players involved in the moves the Vikings made was 2025 NFL Draft pick, Kobe King. He was waived by the team after playing in just five games for the team, but was marred by special teams penalties during his tenure. In total, he had played 77 snaps on special teams and 3 snaps on defense for Minnesota.