Now here’s a story you don’t hear every day. On Divisional Playoff Saturday, reports come from Adam Schefter that the Minnesota Vikings needed a defensive back so badly; they worked out 41-year old Terence Newman. Yes, that Terence Newman.
With CBs Mackensie Alexander and Mike Hughes on IR, the Vikings worked out their former nickel/CB coach and player, Terence Newman, league sources tell @FieldYates and me. Newman is 41, but the team considered signing him before promoting a cornerback from its practice squad.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 11, 2020
Furthermore, Newman played 15 years in the league before retiring and becoming a coach for the Vikings of their secondary unit.
Apparently, Newman is close with Vikings’ head coach Mike Zimmer. In the end, the Vikings elected to sign a guy named Nate Meadors from their practice squad.
Newman retired before the 2018 season, so this was a Rocky-type comeback attempt. During his career, he played for Dallas 2003-06, Cincinnati 2012-13, and Minnesota 2015-17; appearing in 221 career games.
The Vikings take on the San Francisco 49ers later this afternoon at Levi’s Stadium. Currently they are touchdown underdogs after a shocking win last week over the New Orleans Saints on the road.
