The focus for the Minnesota Vikings since the conclusion of last season has been on the quarterback position, and rightfully so. The Vikings were done in last year because they did not have competent quarterback play and they lost 8 of their first 12 games and fell out of contention for a playoff spot.
The Vikings finalized their roster cuts on Sunday to trim the roster to the 53-man limit for the 2026 NFL season. There weren't a lot of surprises among the decisions the team needed to make, but that could still change before they take the field in Week 1.
The Minnesota Vikings have finalized their initial 53-man roster after cutdown day. But a keen eye may notice that the team known for rushing the passer severely lacks pass rushers.
The Vikings announced their 53-man roster for the 2026 NFL season. Adjustments are sure to happen before the start of the regular season, but for now, the roster cuts are complete, and players know where they stand with the team.
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The Minnesota Vikings have brought safety Tavierre Thomas back into the fold, signing the veteran to the practice squad after he was released in final roster cuts.
The Minnesota Vikings retained rookie offensive lineman Tristan Leigh on Monday, signing the former Clemson Tigers left tackle to their practice squad following Sunday’s roster cuts.
The Vikings completed their cuts on Sunday, bringing the roster to 53 players as the Purple and Gold prepare for a Week 1 showdown against the rival Packers.
The Vikings have made a surprising decision at quarterback on Sunday, but that’s since been undone. Minnesota kept four quarterbacks on its initial 53-man roster, an uncommon move that raised eyebrows across the league.
The Chicago Bears are signing former Vikings RB Zavier Scott to their practice squad, according to Jeremy Fowler. Scott, 27, originally signed on with the Colts as an undrafted free agent out of Maine in 2023.
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Less than 24 hours after Sunday's 53-man roster deadline, the Vikings made two waiver claims on Monday, adding center Nick Samac and guard Trevor Keegan.
The Minnesota Vikings officially signed 15 players to their practice squad on Monday after trimming down their roster to 53 players this past weekend.
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The Vikings finalized their cuts before Sunday's deadline, officially announcing their initial 53-man roster. While the roster is a nice mix of youth and experience, some areas may still need adjustments before the 2026 NFL season kicks off.
Max Brosmer and Dillon Bell made the Vikings’ 53-man roster on Sunday, only to be released on Monday. That’s the word from NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and The Athletic’s Alec Lewis, whose reports came shortly after the Vikings reportedly signed two of the top-rated preseason interior offensive linemen off waivers.
Minnesota’s four-quarterback depth chart was short-lived. The Vikings are waiving Max Brosmer, NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport tweets. The team’s active-roster setup includes Kyler Murray, Carson Wentz and J.J.
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Following cutdown day, the Vikings have claimed a pair of offensive linemen off the waiver wire. According to the league’s transaction wire, Minnesota has picked up guard Trevor Keegan and center Nick Samac.
The Minnesota Vikings have had an issue at center for the past two years, and they have finally tried to address it. Less than 24 hours after finalizing the initial 53-man roster, the Minnesota Vikings have made a couple of waiver claims, both of which came on the offensive line.
The Minnesota Vikings surprised some members of the NFL community when they ended roster cutdown day with starter Kyler Murray, veteran Carson Wentz, 2024 first-round draft pick J.J. McCarthy and 25-year-old Max Brosmer still in their quarterback room and on their active squad.
It was learned on Sunday that the Minnesota Vikings were keeping 2024 first-round draft pick J.J. McCarthy and 25-year-old Max Brosmer in their quarterback room.
The Minnesota Vikings announced all the moves they made to get down to a 53-man roster by today’s deadline, including cutting 35 players. The full list
The Vikings have finalized their initial 53-man roster, cutting 35 players among these transactions: DT Jonathan Harris P Johnny Hekker DT Isaiahh Loudermilk
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Johnny Hekker will be looking for a new place to punt. The decorated specialist was unable to beat out a rookie in Vikings camp, and The Ringer’s Tom Pelissero reports the 15th-year veteran is off Minnesota’s roster.
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