A former Penn State linebacker is set to hit the waiver wire.
The Minnesota Vikings waived Kobe King, the team announced Thursday.
The #Vikings have activated @Showtyme_33 from IR and waived LB Kobe King.G Henry Byrd has been elevated to the active roster for tonight’s game. pic.twitter.com/lRRfhEvr1r
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) October 23, 2025
King was a sixth-round pick for the Vikings in the 2025 NFL draft. He appeared in five games this season, tallying four tackles.
During his time in Happy Valley from 2021-24, King played in 46 games, including 27 starts. He was an All-Big Ten second-teamer in 2024, totaling 97 tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss, three sacks and a forced fumble.
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