Tracking the Vikings' Post-Cutdown Moves
The Minnesota Vikings waived 36 players to reach the 53-man roster limit, with 15 joining the practice squad and five placed on injured reserve. Several practice squad additions have already been adjusted, including the release of a seventh-round pick. Most of the waived players remain with the organization in some capacity.
Of the 36 players waived to reach the 53-man limit, 22 remain connected to the organization through the practice squad or injured reserve. The practice squad has already seen turnover, with five initial members released to accommodate new additions, including seventh-round pick Gavin Gerhardt, the only drafted player no longer with the team.
The five players placed on injured reserve are all 26 or younger, suggesting the Vikings view them as developmental assets worth retaining. Meanwhile, running back Zavier Scott was the lone waiver casualty claimed by another club, landing with division rival Chicago after appearing in 16 games for Minnesota last season.
This roster churn could affect fans' perception of team depth heading into the season, particularly the loss of a drafted lineman and a productive running back to a division rival. Practice squad movements may signal front-office priorities, potentially influencing fan expectations about position-group strength. For the players themselves, these decisions can shape careers, though most remain within the organization's system.