Minnesota Vikings consider elevating Kyle Van Noy for Packers game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 12:50 AM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026
The Minnesota Vikings are evaluating whether to elevate veteran edge rusher Kyle Van Noy from the practice squad for the upcoming Week 1 game against the Green Bay Packers. Head coach Kevin O’Connell indicated that the team is still working through personnel decisions regarding practice squad elevations for the opening weekend. Van Noy, who has prior experience in defensive coordinator Brian Flores’ system from their time together in New England and Miami, recently signed with the team to ramp up his conditioning. O’Connell noted that the veteran has adjusted well to the team's defensive nuances. While Van Noy did not participate in training camp or preseason, the coaching staff is weighing his potential availability to contribute in various defensive roles.
- •Kyle Van Noy signed with the Minnesota Vikings practice squad after missing training camp.
- •Kevin O’Connell is considering a roster elevation for Van Noy before the Green Bay Packers game.
- •Van Noy previously played under defensive coordinator Brian Flores in New England and Miami.
- •The Vikings are assessing practice squad elevations to manage their active roster for Week 1.
- 12:50 AMYahoo Sports — Vikings Give Blunt Kyle Van Noy Update Ahead of Packers Game
"The Minnesota Vikings made two veteran signings before Week 1 against the Green Bay Packers. One was the return of Harrison Smith, and the other was reuniting defensive coordinator Brian Flores with edge rusher Kyler Van Noy.Van Noy isn’t a stranger to Flores’ defense, as he played with him in New England and Miami. As […] The post Vikings Give Blunt Kyle Van Noy Update Ahead of Packers Game appeared first on HEAVY.
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