Former Chiefs cornerback Orlando Scandrick works out for Vikings

It might be a bit surprising to see the Vikings shopping for a cornerback until you look close. Today they worked out Orlando Scandrick.

A quick look at the Minnesota Vikings roster would have you believe they’ve got cornerbacks to spare. The amount of talent collected at the position in the Twin Cities is quite a feat, but the current status of a few players actually has the Vikes kicking the tires on actually adding someone to the position. On Wednesday they worked out former Chiefs cornerback Orlando Scandrick.

Scandrick signed a one-year deal with the Chiefs last offseason and wasn’t given any opportunity  to return this year. The year started with Scandrick as a preseason replacement for David Amerson, who was clearly a bad fit, but Scandrick failed to hold down an outside corner position after several games. Instead, the Chiefs finally turned to Charvarius Ward late in the season to earn some of those reps and develop as a prospect.

As for his fit in Minnesota, he would most definitely serve as insurance for a group that’s a bit on the mend. Holton Hill has been suspended for half of the upcoming season. Mike Hughes is returning from an ACL injury. While Xavier Rhodes, Trae Waynes, and Mackensie Alexander all ready to roll in the starting spots, the Vikings are clearly concerned about the quality of depth in the secondary.

Scandrick is a 10-year veteran who played his first nine seasons in Dallas with the Cowboys. He has 9 career interceptions and 76 passes defended in that time to go with 11.5 sacks and 8 forced fumbles.