Cine was Kwesi Adofo-Mensah’s first draft pick as Vikings GM in 2022. He was projected to be a fit in Ed Donatell’s defense, which was part of the Vic Fangio system. Cine didn’t crack the initial starting lineup and was primarily a special teams player before suffering a compound leg fracture in London four games into the season.

Former Minnesota Vikings 1st round pick Lewis Cine has been signed by the Philadelphia Eagles for the wildcard game against the Packers.

The Philadelphia Eagles have added depth to their safety group, just days before Sunday’s playoff opener against the Green Bay Packers. Philly poached former Minnesota Vikings first-round pick Lewis Cine off of the Buffalo Bills practice squad on Wednesday.

Playoff rivals from a bygone era will be in adjustment mode when the Los Angeles Rams take on the Minnesota Vikings in the final game of the wild-card round on Monday night at Glendale, Ariz.