Vigil finished the 2024 season with 22 tackles (10 solo) over 16 games with the Cowboys. Vigil operated primarily as a special-teams option this season, playing just 119 defensive snaps over his 16 games with Dallas. The soon to be 31-year-old will be an unrestricted free agent in the offseason after signing a one-year contract with the Cowboys in 2024.
Nick Vigil: Everything you need to know
Nick Vigil
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STATS
Birthdate
8/20/1993 (32)
Status
UFA
HT/WT
6'2", 239 lbs
Draft Info
2016: Rd 3; Pk (CIN)
Birthplace
Plain City, UT, USA
Position
LB
College
Utah State
Experience
9 seasons
Career History
Dallas Cowboys
2024-2025
(1 season)
Minnesota Vikings
2021-2022, 2023-2024
(2 seasons)
New York Jets
2023-2023
(1 season)
Arizona Cardinals
2022-2023
(1 season)
Los Angeles Chargers
2020-2021
(1 season)
Cincinnati Bengals
2016-2020
(4 seasons)
Nick Vigil: Breaking News
Vigil (foot) is active for Sunday's game against the Commanders. The linebacker was listed as a non-participant in Wednesday's walkthrough session, missed Thursday's practice and then returned in a limited capacity Friday. Vigil also played through a foot injury in Dallas' Week 17 loss to Philadelphia. The 2016 third-round pick has played more on special teams than defense for the Cowboys this year, posting 22 tackles (10 solo).
Vigil (foot) is active for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports. Vigil opened the week with consecutive DNPs due to a foot injury he likely picked up during Dallas' Week 16 win over Tampa Bay. He was able to practice in a limited capacity Friday, and he has progressed enough in his recovery to suit up Sunday. Vigil registered a season-high 10 combined tackles in Week 16.