The “final” roster I posted yesterday didn’t last 24 hours without change … the Vikings claimed former Chicago Bear offensive tackle J’Marcus Webb off waivers and cut Troy Kropog to make room on the 53-man roster. Cornerback Bobby Felder and defensive end D’Aundre Reed were both waived/injured and were put on the Vikings injured reserve list after passing waivers.
Former Vikings Antoine Winfield and Chris Kluwe were both cut by their new teams, which adds a bit more evidence to the “Rick Spielman is an evil genius” file (Spielman cut both players despite good performances over several years and strong fan opinions (Update, 3 September: See this Patrick Reusse post for more grudging acknowledgement of the quality of Spielman’s decision-making)).
Kluwe released from Raiders, WInfield retires from Seattle. #Vikings GM Rick Spielman knows more than you. Don't deny it, accept it.
— Ted Glover (@purplebuckeye) September 2, 2013
The following players have been signed to the eight-man practice squad (for some reason, I always think the PS is 10 players, rather than eight):
- Joe Banyard, RB
- Travis Bond, OG
- Everett Dawkins, DT
- Chase Ford, TE
- Kevin Murphy OT
- Tristan Okpalaugo, DE
- Rodney Smith, WR
- Adam Thielen, WR
