Vikings reportedly reach agreement with receiver Brandon Powell

In a move that won’t do much to move the needle — namely because receiver Odell Beckham Jr. remains unsigned — the Vikings have reportedly agreed to a 1-year contract with receiver Brandon Powell.

The reunion between Powell and Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell was first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The 5-foot-8, 180-pound receiver last played under O’Connell when the latter was the offensive coordinator of the Los Angeles Rams.

After going undrafted in 2018, Powell finally found his footing as a member of the Rams. Although used rather sparingly on offense — he had 24 catches for 156 yards last season — Powell has proven himself as a return specialist since entering the league. He handled the role of kickoff returner and punt returner for the Rams last season.

It’s unlikely Powell becomes the kickoff returner for the Vikings next season considering Kene Nwangwu is among the NFL’s elite at that spot. But Powell figures to push Jalen Reagor for reps at punt returner when training camp rolls around.

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