Joins crowded Minnesota backfield
The Vikings selected Chandler in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, 169th overall.
Chandler was the No. 5 running back coming out of high school in 2017, and he enjoyed four productive seasons at Tennessee, leading the team in rushing in 2018 and 2019. He took his game to the next level in his final year of eligibility, as he transferred to North Carolina and rushed 182 times for 1,092 yards (6.0 YPC) and caught 15 passes (17 targets) for 216 yards and a touchdown. Chandler doesn't create a ton of yards on his own, but he ran a 4.38 40-yard dash and has the tools to succeed in the right situation. Unfortunately, he'll need to wait his turn in Minnesota, as superstar Dalvin Cook is the clear lead back while backups Alexander Mattison and Kene Nwangwu have both showed promise.
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Option not picked up by Minnesota
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Perfect landing spot in Minny
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Lands in Minnesota
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K.J. Osborn
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Facing competition from rookie
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Jordan Addison
WR | MIN
Lands with Minnesota in first round
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Justin Jefferson
WR | MIN
Has fifth-year option picked up
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DeWayne McBride
RB | MIN
Shows hamstring is healthy
McBride worked out for NFL scouts Friday, after missing the 2023 Combine and UAB's Pro Day with a hamstring injury, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Dalvin Cook
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Recovery progressing well
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Brandon Powell
WR | MIN
Agrees to deal with Minnesota
Powell agreed Wednesday with Minnesota on a one-year contract, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.