Following wideout Chad Beebe’s ankle injury, that will sideline him for several weeks, Minnesota Vikings decided to bring a familiar face. According to several sources, including ESPN’s Courtney Cronin, Vikings signed wide receiver Laquon Treadwell on Tuesday to fill in for Beebe.
With Beebe out, Vikings were left with only three WRs on their roster, so Treadwell will provide them badly needed depth.
Laquon Treadwell was Vikings first-round pick in 2016, but he never managed to meet the expectations in the pros. During his three years with the franchise, he only had 40 catches for 395 yards and one touchdown.
Treadwell’s struggles caused Minnesota to release him during the offseason, despite the fact that his 2019 salary was guaranteed. By bringing him back now, they will at least get some value out of their money.
Considering the fact that Vikings heavily rely on Adam Thielen and Stefon Diggs as their first choice on wideout positions, Treadwell isn’t expected to make a significant contribution. Beebe, who was third on Minnesota’s WR depth chart, only had two receptions in the previous three games. It also doesn’t help that the Vikings heavily rely on the running game, and have thrown the fewest passes in the NFL so far.
