However, the Minnesota Vikings are well-positioned to survive the departure thanks to their strong depth along their defensive line. Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer thinks their pass-rush will be just fine heading into the 2026 NFL season. The performance was magnified by Jared Verse, whom the Rams selected two picks later, winning the Defensive Rookie of the Year Award. While growing pains are to be expected in his rookie season, he should definitely move the needle in the pass-rush department along the interior. The Vikings’ defensive front might be relatively unproven, but there’s no denying how much talent they have across the board.