Vikings Make Roster Moves With Veteran Downgraded

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On Sunday, the Minnesota Vikings play host to the Washington Commanders. They are just a single loss away from official playoff elimination. A loss became more probable earlier this week when Dan Quinn announced that Jayden Daniels would return following his elbow injury.

Minnesota has struggled with injuries all season, and they’ll have a bit more shuffling to deal with on Sunday. Initially the Vikings were 1.5 point favorites to win in Week 14, but they are now 1.5 point underdogs.

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Ty Chandler returned to practice this week after being out since the first game of the season. He won’t be ready to go yet however, and the Vikings now have multiple players joining the active roster.

John Wolford signed with Minnesota Vikings

J.J. McCarthy will be back under center Sunday after clearing concussion protocol. Max Brosmer started for Kevin O’Connell last week, but it didn’t go well. Now, John Wolford will join the active roster giving the Minnesota Vikings three quarterback options.

Wolford hasn’t played in a game since 2022 with the Los Angeles Rams. Minnesota is hopeful he won’t get into the game, though, as that would mean both McCarthy and Brosmer bow out.

Beyond adding a quarterback, the MN Vikings elevated cornerback Dwight McGlothern and defensive lineman Taki Taimani. They’ll help on the defensive side of the ball with both Jalen Redmond and Theo Jackson having already been ruled out.

It was possible that Ty Chandler would return, but with both Aaron Jones and Jordan Mason healthy, there isn’t much need for him to play. He also doesn’t hold the returner spot since he lost those duties to rookie Myles Price following his week 1 knee injury.

Minnesota will have former star linebacker Anthony Barr in town to blow the Gjallahorn pregame. The Vikings are 4-8 while the Commanders are 3-9.

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