Brian Asamoah Instantly Finds New Team

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Brian Asamoah II (6) is shown in action during an NFC wild card game against the Los Angeles Rams on January 13, 2025, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Asamoah focuses on the play, representing the Vikings’ defense in a high-stakes postseason matchup. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images..

Brian Asamoah wasn’t unemployed for long after the Minnesota Vikings cut ties this week.

Former Vikings linebacker Brian Asamoah has quickly found a new NFL spot, landing with another team just hours after his release from the Minnesota Vikings.

The fourth-year linebacker hit waivers, and according to multiple reports, the Tennessee Titans will take the plunge on his second act.

Asamoah will try on the AFC for size.

Ex-Vikings Linebacker Last Just Hours on Waiver Wire

Asamoah will get a change of scenery — immediately.

Minnesota linebacker B. Asamoah II (33) competes against the Detroit Lions during a game at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 25, 2022, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Asamoah, a third-round pick in 2022, continues to contribute on defense while developing into a larger role for the team. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports.

Titans Plan to Claim Brian Asamoah

It’s a done deal for Asamoah and the Titans. TenneseeTitans.com‘s Jim Wyatt announced: “The Titans have been awarded linebacker Brian Asamoah II off waivers. The team waived linebacker Otis Reese. Asamoah (6-0, 226) had been with the Minnesota Vikings since being selected in the third round (66th overall) of the 2022 NFL Draft.”

“In 46 career games with the Vikings, he produced 20 tackles, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery on defense, plus an additional 10 tackles and a forced fumble on special teams.”

Asamoah will now resume his summer goal, the same as his Minnesota platter: battling for a 53-man roster spot.

It’s also worth noting that the Titans were first in line on the waiver wire; Asamoah didn’t last long at all.

End of a Mini-Era in Minnesota

Most fans expected Minnesota to drop Asamoah on roster cutdown day: August 26th. The team seldom used him on defense, and this offseason, Minnesota boss Kwesi Adofo-Mensah had onboarded veteran Eric Wilson and rookie Kobe King, writing on the wall that Asamoah’s days were numbered.

But via surprise move, Adofo-Mensah waived Asamoah two weeks early, allowing him to latch on elsewhere before the logjam on August 26th.

Minnesota linebacker B. Asamoah II (33) tackles Washington Commanders running back Antonio Gibson (24) during second-quarter action at FedExField on November 6, 2022. Asamoah demonstrates solid defensive positioning while preventing further yardage on the play in Minnesota’s road contest against Washington. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports.

Our Janik Eckardt noted on the Asamoah waiver, “The early release provides Asamoah a nice head start with his next team. Someone will surely pick up the former third-rounder based on his skills on special teams or his draft pedigree.”

“By cutting him now, way ahead of the cutdown day on August 26, the linebacker has a couple of extra weeks to learn the playbook of his new team and even audition for a roster spot in practice and a couple of preseason contests.”

Eckardt nailed it.

The Titans’ New Off-Ball LB Group

Asamoah will join another former Viking, linebacker Blake Lynch, whom the Titans signed earlier this week. Here’s Tennessee’s LB corps ahead of the club’s second preseason game this weekend:

Cody Barton

James Williams Sr.

Cedric Gray

Brian Asamoah

Oluwafemi Oladejo

Jaylen Harrell

Curtis Jacobs

Khaleke Hudson

Blake Lynch

By most accounts, that is one of the NFL’s weakest units comparatively, so it’s almost no wonder that Tennessee’s brass would give Asamoah a look.

Vikings Sign Max Tooley

Minnesota signed two linebackers the day after Asamoah’s exodus: OLB Cam Gill and ILB Max Tooley. Per a roster spot, Tooley will directly replace Asamoah, at least until roster deadline day, and Gill is more EDGE depth.

Cincinnati Bearcats running back Corey Kiner (21) is brought down by Brigham Young Cougars linebacker Max Tooley (31) during the third quarter of a college football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium on September 30, 2023, in Provo, Utah. The tackle came in BYU’s matchup against Cincinnati. © Kareem Elgazzar/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK.

Tooley became a Viking last September on the practice squad, signed a futures deal in January, got waived two weeks later, and now he’s back.

Tooley was an undrafted free agent last year from BYU.

Titans-Themed Media on the Move

From a Titans perspective, SI.com‘s Jeremy Brener wrote about the Asamoah addition: “The Tennessee Titans are making a change to the roster, according to ESPN insider Jeremy Fowler. The move comes after the Titans made some other changes to their linebacker room earlier in the week.”

“The team said goodbye to Anfernee Orji and David Gbenda while adding Khaleke Hudson and Blake Lynch to their active roster. The Titans don’t have much depth at the linebacker position with Cody Barton as the only player guaranteed a starting spot on defense. James Williams Sr. is currently in the lead for the second starting spot while Cedric Gray and Otis Reese IV compete for the job as well.”

Asamoah is still just 25 years old.

Tennessee head coach Brian Callahan speaks to reporters after practice at Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park on August 15, 2024, in Nashville, Tennessee. The session marked the second day of joint practice between the Titans and the Seattle Seahawks ahead of preseason action. © Denny Simmons / The Tennessean / USA TODAY NETWORK.

“Adding Asamoah will add some more competition in training camp, but he comes to the team after being unexpectedly cut following a disciplinary issue with the Vikings. Earlier this month, Asamoah punched offensive lineman Will Fries during a practice,” Brener added.

“Asamoah likely won’t be available when the Titans face off against the Atlanta Falcons in their preseason matchup on Friday at 6 p.m. CT.”

Minnesota and Tennessee will square off on Friday, August 22, in the summer’s final preseason game, an ironic and poetic twist for Asamoah.