Vikings make myriad of roster moves to ensure special teams don't crater amid injury issues
When the Minnesota Vikings had two of their key special teams players go down in the game against the Indianapolis Colts, there were real concerns that the special teams unit would take a massive dip. Thanks to the front office and special teams coach Matt Daniels, it's been solid throughout the last three games. When […]
When the Minnesota Vikings had two of their key special teams players go down in the game against the Indianapolis Colts, there were real concerns that the special teams unit would take a massive dip. Thanks to the front office and special teams coach Matt Daniels, it's been solid throughout the last three games.
When they made the move to fortify both kicker and long snapper, they chose to sign Jake McQuaide to the practice squad and not the active roster. On Wednesday, the cleared that up with McQuaide out of elevations.
Vikings make three roster moves
The Vikings made three roster moves on Wednesday to ensure that they could use McQuaide this upcoming week against the Arizona Cardinals.
- Signed LS Jake McQuaide to the active roster
- Signed TE Nick Muse to the practice squad
- Waived OLB Gabe Murphy from the active roster
Adding Muse to the practice squad was only a matter of time after the Vikings waived him on Monday, which also happened to be his birthday. He was essentially activated from injured reserve for the game that Josh Oliver was out. We aren't sure if Oliver will return on Sunday afternoon but it feels likely.
Murphy was also activated from injured reserve on Monday but it appears a move to the practice squad is in his future. He has yet to play a down for the Vikings due to the knee injury but should be in a good spot to develop on the practice squad.
The Vikings will need to make room for one of Jones and Murphy on the practice squad, as the signing of Muse brings them up to 16.
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