Vikings release running back Devin Neal before Saints matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 6:33 PM
Last updated Oct 7, 2026
The Minnesota Vikings released running back Devin Neal on October 7, 2026, ahead of their Week 5 game against the New Orleans Saints. Neal, who joined the Vikings' practice squad on September 29, did not participate in any games while with the team. A sixth-round pick by the Saints in the 2025 NFL Draft, Neal had faced consecutive hamstring injuries and was previously placed on injured reserve by New Orleans before his release. The Saints currently rank 27th in rushing offense, with their lead running back on injured reserve, making Neal's prior release impactful ahead of their matchup.
- •Devin Neal released by Vikings on October 7, 2026.
- •Neal did not play in any games for Minnesota.
- •He had previous injuries leading to his release from the Saints.
- •Saints currently rank 27th in rushing offense.
- •New Orleans lead running back Travis Etienne Jr. is on injured reserve.
- 6:33 PMYahoo Sports — Former Saints running back Devin Neal released by Vikings
"Ex-Saints running back Devin Neal will not face his former team in Week 5, as Neal was released by the Minnesota Vikings on Wednesday
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