Vikings Waive Former Starting Cornerback Akayleb Evans

The third-year player, a 2022 fourth-round pick, was released after falling out of the defensive rotation this season.

Akayleb Evans, who started 15 games for the Vikings in 2023, was waived after playing only three defensive snaps in 2024.
The move comes as the Vikings reshaped their cornerback depth chart, prioritizing veterans like Stephon Gilmore and Shaquill Griffin.
Evans, a 2022 fourth-round draft pick, is the fifth player from that draft class to leave the team under GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's tenure.
The Vikings could bring Evans back on their practice squad if he clears waivers, though his future with the team remains uncertain.
The roster spot created by Evans' release may be used to activate players returning from injured reserve, including tight end Nick Muse or edge rusher Gabriel Murphy.