Former Minnesota Vikings Cornerback Can’t Believe He’s Still Out of Work
It has been quite some time since the Minnesota Vikings employed Cam Dantzler. He was cut prior to the 2023 NFL season and took a job with the New Orleans Saints. Since then he’s been completely non-existent and the reasons are a surprise to him as well.
Old Minnesota Vikings friend Cam Dantzler is shocked by unemployment
The Minnesota Vikings drafted Cam Dantzler in the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft. That was before Kwesi Adofo-Mensah took over. He lasted just a single season playing for Kevin O’Connell, under then-defensive coordinator Ed Donatell.
Dantzler played 10 games for the Vikings in 2022, and then his time in Minnesota was up. In 2023, he landed in New Orleans, where he appeared in two games. He was waived by the Saints on January 1, 2024, and he has not sniffed an NFL roster since. Why? Cam is asking the same question.
I know I was immature and had some growing up to do as a man and as a PRO. Me not being on a team right now is crazy work tho🤦🏽♂️
— Cam Dantzler (@camdantzler3) December 5, 2024
Still young and growing. Guess God wanted me to get closer to him this year, which I feel I have taken that step, but father God I’m ready to play football again 🙏🏽
— Cam Dantzler (@camdantzler3) December 5, 2024
The tweets above were Dantzler’s first since November 21, and they seemed to come somewhat out of nowhere. Clearly, the 26-year-old former Mississippi State Bulldog was in his feelings, though, and felt like sharing it on the internet.
In 35 games for the Vikings, Dantzler started 26 times. He had 17 passes defensed and totalled 3 interceptions. Through three seasons wearing purple, he also totaled 149 tackles and 2 fumble recoveries.. Given his size (6’2″) and starting history, it is a bit surprising he hasn’t been able to find a job, given how much teams are always on the search for secondary help.
.@CamDantzler3 jumps in front of it for his 1st NFL INT.
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) December 6, 2020
📱: https://t.co/EYGyNNxBPN pic.twitter.com/QnotOTrv2o
With the New Orleans Saints, Dantzler played in just a pair of games. He was inactive the final three weeks of last season and hasn’t been in NFL action since October 1, 2023. Prior to 2023, Dantzler was claimed and waived by Washington, Buffalo, and Houston all before seeing action.
Is there a future in football for former Vikings cornerback Cam Dantzler?
It remains to be seen whether this is the end of the line for Dantzler. Obviously his comments suggest he’d like to be back out on the field somewhere. The cornerback position remains integral for NFL teams and there are enough bad talents that you’d think he could work his way in somewhere.
Cam is still working out and staying ready, but the layoff isn’t going to help his cause. That may be on him, though. In April, he was signed by the UFL San Antonio Brahmans, but suspended less than a week later, and never played a game.
“Keep watering yourself. You’re growing. The next version of you is going to be powerful.” pic.twitter.com/aeVqLJd6g1
— Cam Dantzler (@camdantzler3) November 21, 2024
Cam Dantzler then had opportunity in the CFL, a couple months ago, but never found the field with the Hamilton Tiger Cats, either. Even former head coach Mike Zimmer isn’t interested in a reunion with his former draftee, even if the Dallas Cowboys defense could use the help.
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