Nick Vigil

Vigil attended Fremont High School in Plain City, Utah, where he played football and basketball. In football, Vigil committed to play college football at Utah State University.

As a redshirt freshman in 2013, Vigil started four of 14 games. He finished the season with 57 tackles and a team-leading 5.5 sacks.{{Cite web |title=Nick Vigil - Football |url=https://utahstateaggies.com/sports/football/roster/nick-vigil/505 |access-date=September 30, 2023 |website=Utah State University Athletics |language=en}} During his sophomore year, Vigil started all 13 games and finished the season with a team-leading 6 forced fumbles, 6 quarterback hurries, 123 tackles, 16.5 tackles for loss, and 7 sacks. As a junior in 2015, he started all 13 games with 144 tackles: good enough for sixth in the nation. After his junior year, he announced his intentions to enter the 2016 NFL draft.

Vigil attended the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis and completed the majority of combine drills, but chose to skip the bench press due to a pectoral injury. Vigil finished first among all linebackers participating at the NFL Combine in the short shuttle and three-cone drill, while finishing tenth in the 40-yard dash.{{cite web |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180710004311/https://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/nick-vigil?id=2555528 |title=NFL Events: Combine Player Profiles - Nick Vigil |website=NFL.com}}{{cite web |title=2016 NFL Scouting Combine Workout Results: Linebacker |url=https://www.dailynorseman.com/2016/2/29/11132144/2016-nfl-scouting-combine-workout-results-linebacker |access-date=October 29, 2018 |website=dailynorseman.com |author=Gates, Christopher |date=February 29, 2016}} On April 6, 2016, he participated in Utah State's pro day and opted to stand on the majority of combine numbers. Vigil performed the bench press and improved his times in the 40-yard dash (4.65s), 20-yard dash (2.70s), and 10-yard dash (1.58s). He conducted a private workout with the Atlanta Falcons and attended pre-draft visits with the New Orleans Saints and Chicago Bears.{{cite web |title=Updated list of Bears draft prospect visits |url=https://www.windycitygridiron.com/2016/4/18/11450662/updated-list-chicago-bears-2016-nfl-draft-prospect-visits |access-date=October 29, 2018 |website=windycitygridiron.com |author=Householder, Sam |date=April 18, 2016}}{{cite web |title=Atlanta Falcons 2016 Draft Interest Tracker |url=http://falcfans.com/atlanta-falcons-2016-draft-interest-tracker-23107 |access-date=October 29, 2018 |website=falcfans.com |date=April 24, 2016 |author=Freeman, Aaron}} At the conclusion of the pre-draft process, Vigil was projected to be a fifth or sixth round pick by NFL draft experts and scouts.{{cite web |title=*Nick Vigil, DS #7 ILB, Utah State |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=125620&DraftYear=2016 |access-date=October 29, 2018 |website=DraftScout.com}}

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The Cincinnati Bengals selected Vigil in the third round (87th overall) of the 2016 NFL draft.{{Cite web |title=2016 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2016/draft.htm |access-date=May 17, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Vigil was the 11th linebacker drafted in 2016.{{cite web |title=2016 NFL Draft: Utah State's Nick Vigil drafted by Cincinnati Bengals |url=https://www.mwcconnection.com/nfl-draft/2016/4/29/11542414/2016-nfl-draft-utah-states-nick-vigil-drafted-by-cincinnati-bengals |access-date=October 29, 2018 |website=mwcconnection.com |author=Mauss, Jeremy |date=April 29, 2016}}

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On May 10, 2016, the Bengals signed Vigil to a four-year, $3.11 million contract that included a signing bonus of $695,629.{{Cite web |last=Marcum |first=Jason |date=May 10, 2016 |title=Nick Vigil signs rookie deal with Bengals |url=http://www.cincyjungle.com/2016/5/10/11605072/nick-vigil-signs-rookie-deal-bengals |access-date=July 9, 2016 |website=CincyJungle.com}}{{cite web |title=Spotrac.com: Nick Vigil contract |url=https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/cincinnati-bengals/nick-vigil-19041/ |access-date=October 29, 2018 |website=Spotrac.com}}

During training camp, Vigil competed for the role of backup linebacker against Paul Dawson and Marquis Flowers.{{cite web |title=Bengals 2016 Position Breakdown Part VI: Linebacker |url=https://local12.com/sports/bengals/bengals-2016-position-breakdown-part-vi-linebacker |access-date=October 30, 2018 |last=Skinner |first=Richard |date=July 24, 2016}} Vigil earned praise for his performance during training camp and drew comparisons to the Carolina Panthers' Pro Bowl linebacker Luke Kuechly.{{cite web |title=Bengals third-round pick LB Nick Vigil drawing heavy praise |url=https://247sports.com/nfl/cincinnati-bengals/article/bengals-third-round-pick-lb-nick-vigil-drawing-heavy-praise-45624666/ |access-date=October 30, 2018 |website=247sports.com |author=Larrabee, Kirk |date=June 3, 2016}} Head coach Marvin Lewis named Vigil the backup weakside linebacker, behind Vincent Rey, to begin the regular season.{{cite web |title=Bengals release first depth chart of 2016 |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/bengals-release-first-depth-chart-of-2016/ |access-date=October 30, 2018 |author=Tasman, Kyle |date=September 6, 2016}}

He made his professional regular season debut in the Bengals season-opener at the New York Jets and made one solo tackle in their 23–22 victory. On January 1, 2017, Vigil accrued a season-high six combined tackles and broke up a pass during a 27–10 win against the Baltimore Ravens.{{cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Nick Vigil (2016) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/nickvigil/2555528/gamelogs?season=2016 |access-date=October 30, 2018 |website=NFL.com}} Vigil finished his rookie season in 2016 with 21 combined tackles (15 solo) and one pass deflection in 16 games and zero starts.{{cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Nick Vigil (career) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/nickvigil/2555528/careerstats |access-date=October 30, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}

Vigil entered training camp as a candidate to receive the job as the starting strongside linebacker after the Bengals opted not to re-sign Karlos Dansby.{{cite web |title=NFL camp openings: Cincinnati Bengals' bad boys fight for jobs |url=https://www.upi.com/Sports_News/NFL/2017/07/27/NFL-camp-openings-Cincinnati-Bengals-bad-boys-fight-for-jobs/7551501202440/ |access-date=October 30, 2018 |website=UPI.com |date=July 27, 2017}} Vigil competed for the role against Marquis Flowers and rookie Jordan Evans. Vigil had an impressive preseason and was ultimately named the starting strongside linebacker to begin the regular season.{{cite web |title=Bengals preseason Week 2: Nick Vigil hype is real |url=https://www.cincyjungle.com/2017/8/24/16193070/bengals-preseason-week-2-nick-vigil-hype-real |access-date=October 30, 2018 |website=cincyjungle.com |date=August 24, 2017}} He started alongside weakside linebacker Vontaze Burfict and middle linebacker Kevin Minter.{{cite web |title=Ourlads.com: Cincinnati Bengals Depth Chart: 09/01/2017 |url=https://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/199/CIN |access-date=October 30, 2018 |website=Ourlads.com}}

He made his first career start in the Bengals' season-opener against the Ravens and recorded ten combined tackles (six solo), broke up a pass, and made his first career interception during their 20–0 loss. Vigil intercepted a pass attempt by Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco, that was originally a screen pass intended for running back Terrance West, during the third quarter.{{cite web|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201709100cin.htm|title=Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals - September 10th, 2017|work=Pro-Football-Reference.com|access-date=October 6, 2017}} On October 1, 2017, Vigil collected a season-high 12 combined tackles and made his first career sack during a 31–7 victory at the Cleveland Browns in Week 4. Vigil sacked Browns quarterback DeShone Kizer for a seven-yard loss in the second quarter.{{cite web |title=Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns - October 1st, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201710010cle.htm |access-date=October 30, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference}} In Week 12, Vigil suffered a significant ankle injury during a 30–16 win against the Cleveland Browns and was inactive for three games (Weeks 13–15). On December 22, 2017, the Bengals officially placed Vigil on injured reserve for the remainder of the season.{{cite web|title=Nick Vigil put on injured reserve; Kent Perkins signed from practice squad|url=https://www.cincyjungle.com/2017/12/22/16812538/bengals-roster-news-nick-vigil-injured-reserve-kent-perkins-practice-squad|author=Marcum, Jason|website=CincyJungle.com|date=December 22, 2017}} He finished the 2017 NFL season with 79 combined tackles (45 solo), five pass deflections, one interception, and one sack in 11 games and 11 starts.

During training camp, Vigil competed against Carl Lawson to be the starting strongside linebacker after Lawson performed well in Vigil's absence.{{Cite web |last=Judis |first=Patrick |date=2018-05-19 |title=What NFL.com got wrong about the Bengals’ starting lineup |url=https://www.cincyjungle.com/2018/5/19/17369328/what-nfl-com-got-wrong-about-the-bengals-starting-lineup |access-date=2024-10-07 |website=Cincy Jungle |language=en}} Head coach Marvin Lewis named Vigil the starting strongside linebacker to start the regular season, alongside Jordan Evans and middle linebacker Preston Brown.{{cite web |title=Bengals depth chart: Alex Redmond to start at right guard in Week 1 |url=https://www.cincyjungle.com/2018/9/4/17812688/bengals-depth-chart-alex-redmond-to-start-at-right-guard-week-1-michael-johnson-remains-starter |access-date=October 30, 2018 |website=cincyjungle.com |date=September 4, 2018}} He started in the Bengals' season-opener at the Indianapolis Colts and collected a season-high 11 solo tackles during their 34–23 victory. In Week 3, he collected a season-high 12 combined tackles (nine solo) during a 31–21 loss at the Panthers.{{cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Nick Vigil (2018) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/nickvigil/2555528/gamelogs?season=2018 |access-date=October 30, 2018 |website=NFL.com}} In Week 6, Vigil suffered a knee injury during the first quarter of a 28–21 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers and missed the next two games (Weeks 7–8).{{cite web |title=Bengals LB Nick Vigil declared out after suffering knee injury vs. Steelers |url=https://www.cincyjungle.com/2018/10/14/17975404/bengals-linebacker-nick-vigil-leaves-game-against-steelers |access-date=October 30, 2018 |website=cincyjungle.com |date=October 14, 2018}}

In week 4 against the Steelers, Vigil recorded a team high 11 tackles and forced a fumble off rookie wide receiver Diontae Johnson in the 27–3 loss.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128109 |title=Steelers break out of funk, stomp Bengals 27-3 |date=September 30, 2019 |website=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press |access-date=September 30, 2019}}

In week 5 against the Arizona Cardinals, Vigil recorded a team high 13 tackles in the 26–23 loss.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127958 |title=Kyler Murray leads Cardinals to 1st win, 26-23 over Bengals |date=October 6, 2019 |website=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press |access-date=October 6, 2019}}

In week 6 against the Ravens, Vigil made a team high 13 tackles and recovered a fumble forced on tight end Mark Andrews in the 23–17 loss.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128105 |title=Jackson runs, passes Ravens past winless Bengals 23-17 |date=October 13, 2019 |website=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press |access-date=October 13, 2019}}

In week 11 against the Oakland Raiders, Vigil recorded a team high 12 tackles and recovered a fumble forced by teammate Josh Tupou on Josh Jacobs in the 17–10 loss.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128092 |title=Carr, Jacobs, Crosby help Raiders keep Bengals winless |date=November 17, 2019 |website=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press |access-date=November 17, 2019}}

In week 14 against the Browns, Vigil recorded his first interception of the season off a pass thrown by Baker Mayfield during the 27–19 loss.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127867 |title=Browns stay in playoff hunt, ground out 27-19 win over Cincy |date=December 8, 2019 |website=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press |access-date=December 8, 2019}}

On March 30, 2020, the Los Angeles Chargers signed Vigil to a one-year contract.{{cite web|title=Los Angeles Chargers Announce Free Agency Moves|url=https://www.chargers.com/news/los-angeles-chargers-announce-free-agency-moves|website=Chargers.com|date=March 30, 2020}} Vigil made his debut with the Chargers in Week 1 against his former team, the Bengals. During the game, Vigil recorded 5 tackles and recovered a fumble lost by Joe Mixon in the 16–13 win.{{Cite web |last=DeArdo |first=Bryan |date=September 13, 2020 |title=Bengals vs. Chargers final score: Turnovers, missed field goal spoil Joe Burrow's NFL debut |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/bengals-vs-chargers-final-score-turnovers-missed-field-goal-spoil-joe-burrows-nfl-debut/live/ |access-date=September 14, 2020 |website=CBS Sports}}

In Week 15 against the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday Night Football, Vigil led the team with nine tackles and recorded his first sack as a Charger on Derek Carr during the 30–27 overtime win.{{Cite web |title=Los Angeles Chargers at Las Vegas Raiders - December 17th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202012170rai.htm |access-date=December 18, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

After becoming a free agent again following the 2020 season, Vigil signed a one-year contract worth up to $2.25 million with the Minnesota Vikings on April 6, 2021.{{Cite web |last=Ragatz |first=Will |date=March 16, 2021 |title=Vikings Sign Ex-Chargers, Bengals Linebacker Nick Vigil For Veteran Depth |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/vikings/news/vikings-sign-ex-chargers-bengals-linebacker-nick-vigil-veteran-depth |access-date=March 17, 2021 |website=SI.com}}{{Cite web |last=Peters |first=Craig |date=April 6, 2021 |title=Nick Vigil Brings Experience as Starter, Special Teamer & Bull Rider to Vikings |url=https://www.vikings.com/news/nick-vigil-signs-contract-free-agency |access-date=April 6, 2021 |website=Vikings.com}} He played in 16 games with 12 starts, finishing fourth on the team with 85 tackles.

On March 22, 2022, Vigil signed a one-year contract with the Cardinals.{{Cite web |last=Urban |first=Darren |date=March 22, 2022 |title=Cardinals Sign Linebacker Nick Vigil To One-Year Deal |url=https://www.azcardinals.com/news/cardinals-sign-linebacker-nick-vigil-to-one-year-deal |access-date=March 22, 2022 |website=Arizona Cardinals}} He was placed on injured reserve on October 8.{{Cite web |last=Urban |first=Darren |date=October 8, 2022 |title=Cardinals Activate Antonio Hamilton To 53-Man Roster |url=https://www.azcardinals.com/news/cardinals-activate-antonio-hamilton-to-53-man-roster |access-date=September 30, 2023 |website=AZCardinals.com}}

On August 6, 2023, Vigil signed with the Jets.{{Cite web |last=Greenberg |first=Ethan |date=August 6, 2023 |title=Jets Sign LB Nick Vigil, LB Sam Eguavoen |url=https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-sign-lb-nick-vigil-lb-sam-eguavoen |access-date=September 30, 2023 |website=NewYorkJets.com}} He was released on August 28.{{Cite web |last=Greenberg |first=Ethan |last2=Allen |first2=Eric |date=August 28, 2023 |title=Jets Make 4 Roster Moves Ahead of Final Cuts |url=https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-2023-roster-cuts-8-28 |website=NewYorkJets.com}}

On August 31, 2023, Vigil signed with the practice squad of the Vikings.{{Cite web |last=Peters |first=Craig |date=August 31, 2023 |title=Vikings Add 4, Including 2021 LB Nick Vigil, to Practice Squad |url=https://www.vikings.com/news/vikings-add-4-including-2021-lb-nick-vigil-to-practice-squad |access-date=August 31, 2023 |website=Vikings.com |language=en-US}} He was signed to the active roster on November 11, 2023.{{Cite web |last=Peters |first=Craig |date=November 11, 2023 |title=Vikings Sign Nick Vigil, Elevate Sean Mannion & T.J. Smith Before Saints Game |url=https://www.vikings.com/news/sign-nick-vigil-elevate-sean-mannion-tj-smith-saints-game |access-date=2024-09-20 |website=Vikings.com}} Vigil was released on December 23.{{Cite web |last=La Rose |first=Adam |date=December 23, 2023 |title=Vikings Activate LB Jordan Hicks From IR, Waive LB Nick Vigil |url=https://www.profootballrumors.com/2023/12/vikings-activate-lb-jordan-hicks-from-ir-waive-nick-vigil |access-date=December 24, 2023 |website=Pro Football Rumors}} He was re-signed to the practice squad on December 29.{{Cite web |last=Young |first=Lindsey |date=December 29, 2023 |title=Vikings Sign Anthony Barr to Active Roster; Nick Vigil to Practice Squad |url=https://www.vikings.com/news/sign-anthony-barr-active-roster-nick-vigil-practice-squad |access-date=December 29, 2023 |website=Vikings.com}}

On August 6, 2024, Vigil signed with the Dallas Cowboys.{{Cite web |last=Harris |first=Nick |date=6 August 2024 |title=Cowboys sign three players among six roster moves |url=https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/cowboys-sign-three-players-among-six-roster-moves |access-date=7 August 2024 |website=DallasCowboys.com}} He was released during roster cuts on August 27, 2024, and re-signed with the team the next day.{{Cite web |last=Walker |first=Patrik |date=August 27, 2024 |title=2024 Cowboys Roster: Carl Lawson, Kemon Hall, 4 RBs included in roster trimming |url=https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2024-cowboys-roster-carl-lawson-kemon-hall-4-rbs-included-in-roster-trimming |access-date=2024-09-20 |website=DallasCowboys.com}}{{Cite web |last=Walker |first=Patrik |date=August 28, 2024 |title=Carl Lawson, Dalvin Cook headline list of Dallas Cowboys' practice squad signings |url=https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/carl-lawson-headlines-list-of-dallas-cowboys-practice-squad-signings |access-date=2024-09-20 |website=DallasCowboys.com}} He was promoted to the active roster on October 5.

Vigil is the younger brother of former linebacker Zach Vigil.{{cite web|title=Nick Vigil Utah State profile|url=http://www.utahstateaggies.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/nick_vigil_793253.html|website=UtahStateAggies.com|access-date=April 30, 2016|archive-date=April 14, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160414084121/http://www.utahstateaggies.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/nick_vigil_793253.html|url-status=dead}}

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