Adam Carlson· Aug 10, 2026
Carlson expects rookie third-rounder Domonique Orange and second-year man Levi Drake Rodriguez to split snaps at the interior of Minnesota's defensive line in 2026, with Rodriguez holding onto a rotational role despite the team's additions.
“At the moment, it appears that Orange and Drake Rodriguez will split time in the middle of the purple and gold defensive line.”
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Domonique Orange to be 2nd on the depth chart
“At the moment, it appears that Orange and Drake Rodriguez will split time in the middle of the purple and gold defensive line.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Levi Drake Rodriguez to be 2nd on the depth chart
“At the moment, it appears that Orange and Drake Rodriguez will split time in the middle of the purple and gold defensive line. Orange has looked good in training camp, but Rodriguez is showing that he's not ready to head to the bench any time soon.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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