US EditionNFL cutdown day: Vikings trim roster to initial 53, announce roster moves
The Minnesota Vikings made key roster moves including waivers and contract termination to meet the NFL's 53-player limit before the season starts Sept. 8.
- The Minnesota Vikings completed their opening 53-player lineup for the 2025 season by the league’s 3 p.m. Central deadline on Tuesday afternoon.
- This came after previous moves where the team traded several players, including a defensive lineman, a quarterback, and a defensive back, while bringing in Carson Wentz to serve as the backup signal-caller in place of the quarterback they traded.
- Six undrafted rookies made the roster, including quarterback Max Brosmer and wide receiver/return specialist Myles Price, who posted the second-highest preseason PFF return grade of 79.9.
- Kevin Seifert described the Vikings' quarterback shuffle as their 'biggest move' in the cut deadline, with J.J. McCarthy remaining starter and Wentz holding backup status for now.
- The roster provides a foundation, but the Vikings may continue to adjust their lineup through waiver claims and potential trades before their season opener against the Chicago Bears on September 8.
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