Stephen Sullivan cross-training on defense

Noticed on multiple videos and pictures from yesterday's practice that Stephen Sullivan was wearing the white defensive jersey with a new number (48) and going thru warmups with the D-line. For example you can see it here at the 2:53 mark:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LStwjoN_DpU

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Interesting...

That IS interesting. How fast does he run? IMO speed is a first requirement for anything except maybe interior D Line positions.

Keep in mind that Sullivan is on the practice squad. PS members primary role is to mimic the schemes/style of the opposing team. Its primary focus isn't a development program. I grant that COVID has allowed for certain new roster management rules but that relates more to a Vet like Harrison rather than a later round TE.

A quick glance at the Vikings depth chart has two starting D-Lineman that are about 6'5" (Stephens and Holmes). This tells me that Sullivan is on D to give Wilson practice this week throwing over very tall D Linemen.

Yeah, good analysis. I won't look for Sullivan to push Quem out of the LB rotation anytime soon. I'm sure Sullivan has his hands full working on the NFL TE/WR gig. But you know he is giving 110% at the DE impersonation. I bet the the convo went something like this: "Coach, don't play with me... You want me to play DE? Really? OK! Let's get to work, coach!! Let's get to work!! Let's get to work!!"

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