Minnesota Vikings Roster Moves

In-season roster moves are often the unfortunate result of injuries. Yesterday, the Minnesota Vikings made multiple roster moves for a much more positive reason. Receiver Jordan Addison has completed his three-week suspension and has returned to the active roster. While that is outstanding news for most involved with the Vikings it wasn’t such great news for fellow receiver Tim Jones. He was the player released to make roster room for Addison. It wouldn’t be a surprise if Jones is soon signed to the Vikings practice squad. 

The other roster moves involved the Vikings practice squad. Wide receiver Lucky Jackson and running back Xazavian Valladay were released from the practice squad. Jackson has been on the Vikings roster since 2023. Most of that time was spent on the practice squad. Valladay was signed towards the end of training camp and showed some zip in the final preseason game. Jackson’s release may have opened the door for the return of Tim Jones to the team. The Vikings signed running back Corey Kiner to provide continued running back depth on the practice squad. He was signed by the San Francisco 49ers in the spring after going undrafted out of Cincinnati. He had some impressive moments for the 49ers in the preseason. He was waived with an injury settlement after suffering an ankle injury in the final preseason game. Now, he has a shot with the Vikings.

The Vikings also waived undrafted defensive lineman Alexander Williams from the injured reserve list with an injury settlement. 

The great news here is the return of Jordan Addison. With Justin Jefferson missing most of training camp with a hamstring injury, it’s been quite a while since the Vikings have seen their dynamic receiving duo on the same field. Addison’s return and Adam Thielen’s Minnesota return just before the start of the season gives the Vikings a deep and versatile receiver room.

Justin Jefferson

Jordan Addison

Jalen Nailor

Adam Thielen

Tai Felton

Myles Price

I can’t wait to see Jefferson and Addison shredding defenses.