Minnesota Vikings Practice Squad Addition

The Minnesota Vikings signed rookie offensive tackle Caleb Etienne to the practice squad. With only 15 players on the practice squad, there was room for an additional player. With the weekly uncertainty of Christian Darrisaw’s availability, there was a need for some additional offensive line help. Sometimes the team simply needs an extra player at a particular position for practices. Seeing as there are only three games left in the 2025 season, the addition of Etienne is more for the future than the present. Anyone thinking that this signing is an indication that Darrisaw is done for the season isn’t really thinking at all. There’s a greater chance that international player Max Pircher sees the field than Etienne. 

If for no other reason, Caleb Etienne is an intriguing addition for his size. 6’7” 330 lbs. He immediately becomes the largest player on the Vikings roster. Undrafted out of Brigham Young University, Etienne was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals in May. He was released at final cutdowns and has been waiting for the call that finally arrived this week. If he shows well in the week’s final practices, he could be a prime candidate for a Futures Contract in January. 

With the signing of Caleb Etienne, the Minnesota Vikings squad has a full 16 players. 

Minnesota Vikings Practice Squad

Practice Squad (16)

Henry Byrd, G

Joaquin Davis, WR

Caleb Etienne, T

Dontae Fleming, WR

Tyrek Funderburk, CB

Kahlef Hailassie, S

Jonathan Harris, DL

Jeshaun Jones, WR

Vershon Lee, G

Dwight McGlothern, CB

Gabriel Murphy, OLB

Bryson Nesbit, TE

Josh Ross, LB

Taki Taimani, DL

Sione Takitaki, LB

Zemaiah Vaughn, CB

With outside linebacker Jonathan Greenard now done for the season, one of the above might be heading to the active roster. Position-wise, Gabriel Murphy would seem to be the obvious choice. Despite that, I’m going with Dwight McGlothern. With only three corners on the active roster, he’s been a frequent game-day call-up.