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EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings have waived cornerback Akayleb Evans in another setback for their beleaguered 2022 draft class. Evans started 15 games last season, but he had been relegated to a special teams role this year after the Vikings added veteran cornerbacks Stephon Gilmore and Shaquill Griffin. Evans was let go to clear a roster spot for tight end Nick Muse's activation from injured reserve. Evans was a fourth-round pick out of Missouri. He was one of three defensive backs among Minnesota's first five selections in 2022. All three of them have departed.
