The Minnesota Vikings continued to be active on Monday, making a lot happen during the first day of "legal tampering" this offseason. The purple and gold are exploring all options to prepare for the 2025 NFL season, including looking in unconventional places.
Minnesota needs help in the defensive secondary after losing Camryn Bynum to the Indianapolis Colts and having multiple cornerbacks hitting [free agency](https://thevikingage.com/minnesota-vikings-free-agency-tracker-who-sign-coming-going-2025) this season. The team has started to replenish their depth and add talent.
On the team's official X account, the Minnesota Vikings announced they [have signed](https://x.com/Vikings/status/1899209958282985700) safety Bubba Bolden. A 25-year-old defender who was an undrafted free agent of the Seahawks, Bolden moved to the practice squad of the Cleveland Browns before joining the San Antonio Brahmas of the XFL and being traded to the USFL's Birmingham Stallions.
The six-foot-two, 200-pound defensive back played his college at USC and Miami (Fl). He has yet to take a regular season snap in the NFL, but could be an interesting prospect to keep an eye on during training camp and the preseason.
Vikngs fans are waiting for the team to make a big splash in free agency, but this isn't that move. Instead, the signing of Bolden is a signal that Minnesota is looking to fill out the roster with depth and potential this offseason.
The departure of Camryn Bynum opens a starting safety spot opposite veteran Harrison Smith. The team could still be looking for the player to fill that role this offseason or they might like newly-extended safety Theo Jackson for the role.
Mnnesota should also be in the market for a starter at cornerback and guard this offseason, but it's great to see the purple and gold being active to fill out their roster this early in preparation of the 2025 NFL season.
Minnesota's defense was good but inconsistent last season. Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores used an aggressive style to disrupt opposing teams that had mixed results against more established quarterbacks.
Budda Bolden will have an opportunity to prove himself with the Minnesota Vikings. A defensive back with his size could be an interesting fit for a team looking to find some under-the-radar talent to fill out a roster while looking for other pieces to make a statement and compete in a challenging NFC North during the 2025 NFL season.
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