He came up just short of making the 53-man roster last year coming out of camp but did wind up dressing for seven games last season.
Virgil has added lean muscle mass through his upper body to hold up better physically and made his fair share of plays in the spring. He's in a very crowded position group that upgraded with some free agent signings, but he's put himself in the best possible position to challenge for a spot in camp.
“Jalen Virgil — Minicamp is a time for offensive skill position players to stand out, as the non-padded practices generally swing toward receivers in one-on-one battles. But the reason Virgil stood out is his overall versatility.”
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