Brian Asamoah Signs with Another New Team

Brian Asamoah in action against Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium. — Brian Asamoah II took the field for the Minnesota Vikings during the matchup against the Detroit Lions on Sep 25, 2022, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. The rookie linebacker, wearing number 33, contributed on defense as Minnesota worked to slow Detroit’s offense in the divisional contest. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports.

Three teams in three weeks. That’s the latest on former Minnesota Vikings linebacker Brian Asamoah.

Former Vikings linebacker Brian Asamoah has found another new team, continuing his NFL ride as fans watch where his career path takes him next.

The 3rd-Round pick from 2022 has encountered a busy remainder of the summer, finding employment in two spots since Minnesota waived the linebacker in mid-August.

Asamoah took his talents to Las Vegas this week.

Las Vegas Is the New Address for Brian Asamoah

Asamoah will bide his time and hope for an active roster spot down the road.

Brian Asamoah reacts after stop against 49ers in preseason. — Brian Asamoah reacted after a defensive stop in the second quarter on Aug 20, 2022, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. The Minnesota Vikings linebacker, wearing number 33, energized the home crowd during the preseason matchup with the San Francisco 49ers as he worked to carve out his early role. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports.

Brian Asamoah to the Raiders

Las Vegas made it official for Asamoah on Monday.

The team’s public relations team tweeted: “Raider roster moves: Signed LB Brian Asamoah II and QB Jeff Driskel to the practice squad. Released LB Matt Jones and S Trey Taylor from the practice squad.”

Asamoah recently latched on to the Tennessee Titans’ roster for about two weeks, and in fact, Asamoah played against the Vikings in the third and final preseason game.

Asamoah will wear No. 53 on the practice squad.

The Beginnings of a Journeyman’s Path

While Asamoah could, in theory, be called up to the Raiders’ active roster and bust out, his career appears to be heading toward a journeyman’s fate with practice squad assignments.

The Titans don’t feature formidable inside linebackers heading into 2025, and if there were a spot for Asamoah to find staying power on the active roster and inside an off-ball linebacker room, it would’ve been with the Titans.

Bynum, Pace, Asamoah, and Metellus celebrate interception vs. Jaguars. — Camryn Bynum celebrated an interception with Ivan Pace Jr., B. Asamoah II, and Josh Metellus during third-quarter action on Nov 10, 2024, at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville. The Minnesota Vikings defenders came together following the turnover against the Jaguars, showcasing the unit’s energy and collective playmaking ability. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images.

So, Asamoah will wait patiently on Las Vegas’ practice squad and hope for an audition. A team can activate a practice squader three times in a season to the gameday roster before having to sign or release him.

Asamoah with the Vikings

General manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah extracted Asamoah from Round 3 of the notorious 2022 NFL Draft. Fans had big plans for him, and Asamoah even flashed brilliantly a few times during his rookie season, a year when Minnesota unexpectedly won 13 games before cratering in the postseason.

But then that was it.

In 2023 and 2024, defensive coordinator Brian Flores sidelined Asamoah, relegating the Oklahoma alumnus to special-teams-only duty and always promoting a different linebacker when injuries struck. It often felt like Minnesota went out of its way not to play Asamoah on defense. For example, when Jordan Hicks missed games in the 2023 campaign, Adofo-Mensah signed Anthony Barr instead of organically promoting Asamoah.

Raiders head coach Pete Carroll on sideline during preseason game. — Pete Carroll looked on from the sideline during first-half play on Aug 23, 2025, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale. The Las Vegas Raiders head coach observed his team’s performance against the Arizona Cardinals in preseason action, continuing to bring his trademark intensity and presence in a new role. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images.

About a week and a half before roster trimdowns last month, Minnesota formally cut ties with Asamoah.

The Raiders’ Inside Linebackers

Las Vegas will get its regular season underway on Sunday, taking on the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Pete Carroll and friends will feature these inside linebackers:

Germaine Pratt
Elandon Roberts
Jamal Adams
Devin White
Cody Lindenberg
Tommy Eichenberg
Brian Asamoah (PS)

Las Vegas also employs former Vikings kicker Daniel Carlson.

Janik Eckardt on Asamoah

Our own Janik Eckardt noted on Asamoah this week: “Asamoah likely needs a couple of those guys to suffer injuries, as harsh as that sounds, to have a realistic chance of making a gameday roster. Another opportunity would be that the special teams struggle. He has played a ton in that area.”

“In his rookie season, Asamoah actually showed some flashes when he rotated in for the starters Eric Kendricks and Jordan Hicks, but he still only logged 119 defensive snaps. A year later, Kendricks was axed, but Ivan Pace Jr. just snatched that starting spot from the sophomore. Since Flores was hired in the 2023 offseason, Asamoah couldn’t crack the defensive rotation.”

Asamoah has youth on his side. He turned 25 this offseason.

Aaron Rodgers scores touchdown as Brian Asamoah defends. — Aaron Rodgers reached the end zone for a touchdown as B. Asamoah II pursued during NFC North action at Lambeau Field in Green Bay. The longtime Packers quarterback made the scoring play against the Vikings linebacker, adding another moment to the rivalry matchup between Green Bay and Minnesota. Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin.

Eckardt continued, “The Vikings drafted him for Ed Donatell’s defense, but Flores was not impressed, preferring Kamu Grugier-Hill in 2024 and Eric Wilson this time. When Kobe King was drafted in April, Asamoah was pushed out and ultimately axed in August. In his three seasons with the Vikings, Asamoah appeared in 46 games and logged 30 tackles, two forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery. Most of his snaps in the past two years came on special teams.”

“He ultimately played 802 snaps in the third phase and only 188 on defense. As a former 66th overall pick, the linebacker will get some chances in the league, but it’s already his third team, and he needs to show some promise sooner rather than later.”

The Vikings will play the Raiders again in 2027.