Jacksonville Jaguars could be bringing back the former wide receiver Dede Westbrook (12). Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports

WR Dede Westbrook working out with Vikings Tuesday

By Victor Barbosa | Last updated 5/31/22

Behind a host of strong receiving options -- including a trio of Pro Bowlers in Justin Jefferson, Adam Thielen and Dalvin Cook -- Dede Westbrook did not get a chance to put up big numbers through the air with the Minnesota Vikings in 2021. The team could be bringing back the former Jacksonville Jaguar for another go-around in 2022 though, depending on how things shake out in the coming days.

Free agent WR and return specialist Dede Westbrook is working out for the #Vikings today, source said, and he could land back in MIN. A few other teams are interested, and the ex-#Jaguars WR should sign in the next couple of days.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) May 31, 2022

Westbrook ended last season with 10 receptions for 68 yards on 15 targets in 15 games and added 22 punt returns for 183 yards. The 28-year-old was selected in the fourth round of the 2017 NFL Draft by the Jaguars and spent the first four years of his career with the club.

A native of Cameron, Tx., Westbrook had back-to-back seasons with 66 receptions on 101 targets in 2018 and 2019. In 2018, Westbrook led Jacksonville in targets, receptions, receiving yards (717) and receiving touchdowns (five).

Westbrook suffered a torn ACL midway through the 2020 campaign and was limited to two games.

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