Vikings' Cornerback Mekhi Blackmon Out for Season with Torn ACL

Minnesota's secondary faces challenges after losing Blackmon and rookie Khyree Jackson.

Mekhi Blackmon tore his ACL during the first practice of training camp, sidelining him for the 2024 season.
The Vikings' cornerback group is already thin due to the death of rookie Khyree Jackson earlier this month.
Minnesota signed Jacobi Francis and re-signed Duke Shelley to bolster their depleted secondary.
Akayleb Evans and Andrew Booth Jr. are expected to compete for increased roles in Blackmon's absence.
The team struggles to fill gaps in their defense after ranking among the worst in pass coverage last season.