Cutting a first-round draft pick after just 10 career games would be a significant admission of a draft mistake, but that’s what the Vikings might do with safety Lewis Cine. Cine, a 2022 first-round pick, was working with the third string during offseason practices and faces a challenging path to securing a roster spot, according to ESPN.
Cine's time in Minnesota has been fraught with difficulties. He saw limited action at the beginning of his rookie season before suffering a compound fracture in his leg during Week Four, causing him to miss the remainder of the season. In his second season, he appeared in only seven games, primarily on special teams.
If Cine makes the team, it may be largely due to his guaranteed $1.75 million salary, as cutting him wouldn’t provide any salary cap relief for the Vikings. However, if the team is selecting its best players, it appears unlikely that Cine will be among the final 53.
Source: https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profo...l-have-a-tough-time-making-the-vikings-roster
Do you think the Vikings will cut Lewis Cine or will he make the team?
Cine's time in Minnesota has been fraught with difficulties. He saw limited action at the beginning of his rookie season before suffering a compound fracture in his leg during Week Four, causing him to miss the remainder of the season. In his second season, he appeared in only seven games, primarily on special teams.
If Cine makes the team, it may be largely due to his guaranteed $1.75 million salary, as cutting him wouldn’t provide any salary cap relief for the Vikings. However, if the team is selecting its best players, it appears unlikely that Cine will be among the final 53.
Source: https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profo...l-have-a-tough-time-making-the-vikings-roster
Do you think the Vikings will cut Lewis Cine or will he make the team?