Minnesota Vikings update roster projection after preseason games
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 1:28 AM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026

The Minnesota Vikings have begun evaluating their roster after two preseason games as the deadline to cut down to 53 players approaches on August 30. General manager Nolan Teasley is preparing for significant roster decisions, particularly at quarterback, where Carson Wentz is expected to secure the backup role. The running back group remains largely unchanged, with Jordan Mason showing promise alongside newcomer Demond Claiborne. The wide receiver corps is considered among the best in the NFL, with improvements noted in players like Tai Felton and Myles Price. The Vikings are likely to consider several practice squad candidates as they finalize their roster.
- •Vikings have 91 players on roster ahead of cut deadline.
- •Carson Wentz expected to be backup quarterback.
- •Jordan Mason earns praise as running back.
- •Wide receiver group seen as top in the league.
- •Practice squad candidates are being evaluated.
- 1:28 AMYahoo Sports — Updated Minnesota Vikings Roster Projection After Preseason Week 2, Including Practice Squad Candidates
"Named general manager on June 1, Nolan Teasley still hasn’t made a big imprint on the Minnesota Vikings‘ roster. Soon […]
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