The Minnesota Vikings signed former Houston Gamblers defensive end Kenny Dyson Jr. on Monday, according to Michael Del Negro.
Kenny Dyson Jr. is six foot three and weighs 235 pounds. The 25-year-old from Stamford, Connecticut, signed with the Houston Gamblers on February 7, 2026. In 2026, he made 27 tackles (18 solos, 9 assists), seven tackles for loss, and 4.5 sacks in 10 games.
The Carolina Panthers signed Dyson Jr. as an undrafted free agent on May 10, 2024. In 2024, he made three tackles (2 solos, 1 assist) in two preseason games. In the regular season, Dyson Jr. made two tackles (1 solo, 1 assist) in two games. The Panthers re-signed him on January 6, 2025, and released him on May 9, 2025.
Collegiately, Dyson Jr. spent five seasons at Bryant University (2019-23) with 104 tackles (69 solos, 35 assists), 33.5 tackles for loss, 24.5 sacks, one interception, six pass breakups, and three forced fumbles in 44 games for the Bulldogs.
In 2024, he made a career-high 36 tackles (28 solos, 8 assists), 10.5 tackles for loss, nine sacks, one interception, five pass breakups, and two forced fumbles in 11 games. He was named a Second Team All-NEC in 2021, New England Football Writers All-New England Team in 2023, First Team All-Big South in 2022, and First Team All-OVC in 2024.
