Vikings Working Out Dede Westbrook on Saturday, Signing Expected if All Goes Well

The Vikings appear poised to add the ex-Jaguars wide receiver and punt returner to their roster.The Vikings are hosting free agent wide receiver and punt returner Dede Westbrook for a visit and workout on Saturday, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapaport. If all goes well, the team is expected to sign the former Jaguars wideout.Westbrook arrived in Minnesota on Friday, posting pictures on his Instagram and Snapchat stories. His Snapchat post is a picture of the Vikings’ TCO Performance Center facility with the caption: “Almost that time again.”The Vikings and Westbrook have been connected since early May, when ESPN’s Josina Anderson reported that the two sides had engaged in preliminary conversations. A deal always made sense due to Minnesota’s needs at WR3 and punt returner and the connection with wide receivers coach Keenan McCardell, who held that position for Westbrook’s entire four-year career in Jacksonville.Westbrook, 27, had his best season in 2018, when he caught 66 passes for 717 yards and five touchdowns and recorded a 71.3 PFF grade. He followed that up with another 66-catch season in 2019 but had fallen down the Jaguars’ depth chart last year before tearing his ACL in October. It’s unclear whether or not…
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