Blake Cashman


Blake Cashman is an American professional football linebacker for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League. He played college football for the Minnesota [Golden Gophers football|Minnesota Golden Gophers], and was selected by the New York Jets in the fifth round of the 2019 NFL draft.

Professional career

New York Jets

Cashman was selected by the New York Jets in the fifth round of the 2019 NFL draft. He was placed on injured reserve on November 1, 2019.
On September 15, 2020, Cashman was placed on injured reserve after suffering a groin injury in Week 1. He was activated on October 17. On December 3, Cashman was placed back on injured reserve after suffering a hamstring injury.
On September 14, 2021, Cashman was placed on injured reserve. He was activated on October 9. Cashman was placed back on injured reserve after suffering a groin injury in Week 7.

Houston Texans

On March 18, 2022, Cashman was traded to the Houston Texans for a 2023 sixth-round pick. On December 2, he signed a one-year contract extension.
In Week 6 of the 2023 season, Cashman recorded 15 tackles, two for a loss, and two pass breakups in a 20–13 win over the New Orleans Saints, earning American Football Conference Defensive Player of the Week. In Week 11 against the Arizona Cardinals, Cashman shifted to the Mike linebacker position with Denzel Perryman suspended and Henry To'oTo'o out with a concussion. He recorded a career–high 19 tackles, including two quarterback hits in the 21–16 victory.

Minnesota Vikings

On March 13, 2024, Cashman signed a three-year, $22.5 million contract with the Minnesota Vikings. He started 14 games in 2024, recording a team-leading and career-high 112 tackles, 4.5 sacks, and eight passes defensed.
Cashman began the 2025 season as one of Minnesota's starting linebackers. After suffering a hamstring injury in the team's season opener against the Chicago Bears season|Chicago Bears], he was placed on injured reserve on September 11, 2025. Cashman was activated on October 18, ahead of Minnesota's Week 7 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles season|Philadelphia Eagles].