Minnesota Vikings Activate Two Practice Squad Players for Sunday

The Minnesota Vikings made a surprise cut when they rounded out the 53-man roster. Kene Nwangwu was sent packing with Kevin O’Connell keeping just two running backs. A third will be active on Sunday as well as an additional safety.

Myles Gaskin to get special teams work for the Minnesota Vikings

Kevin O’Connell will show off Aaron Jones as his new leading running back on Sunday. Ty Chandler emerged as a starting option for the Minnesota Vikings last year and will operate as a quality backup. Minnesota elevated Myles Gaskin off the practice squad. Special teams will be his greatest chance to shine in the early going.

Vikings elevated RB Myles Gaskin and S Bobby McCain to the active roster for Sunday’s game vs. the Giants.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 7, 2024

Chandler will work as a kick returner for Minnesota, and that’s something of a surprising decision given his status on the roster. Any injury to Chandler would leave the Vikings incredibly thin. Gaskin previously worked as a starting running back. At this point he is better as a depth option. He too could return kicks for Minnesota and will be closely monitored by coach Matt Daniels.

What a hit by Bobby McCain:

(@WillRagatz) pic.twitter.com/GHKQ0mWnsz

— VikingzFanPage (@vikingzfanpage) August 10, 2024

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Along with Gaskin, safety Bobby McCain has been elevated to the active roster. The veteran has played in 131 games across his career and had some impressive moments during the preseason. He too should factor into special teams action. The Vikings safety position is headed by Harrison Smith, Cam Bynum, and Josh Metellus.