Robert Blanton will compete with Andrew Sendejo, Tayor Mays, Antone Exum and Anthony Harris for a starting safety role next to Harrison Smith, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Blanton will compete with Andrew Sendejo, Tayor Mays, Antone Exum and Anthony Harris for a starting safety role next to Harrison Smith, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Analysis:

Blanton was the starter next to Smith for 13 games last season before losing his job in December to Sendejo. Blanton is unlikely to win the job back, but it's not clear who's the favorite.