EAGAN, Minn. — The Vikings on Tuesday announced multiple roster moves to narrow the team to the NFL-maximum of 53 players.
Minnesota released the following players:
Running back Ameer Abdullah
Long snapper Andrew DePaola
Guard Dakota Dozier
Defensive end Everson Griffen
Cornerback Tye Smith
View photos of the Vikings 53-man roster as of Jan. 5, 2022.
Minnesota waived the following players:
Tackle Zack Bailey
Fullback Jake Bargas
Linebacker Tuf Borland
Quarterback Jake Browning
Tight end Zach Davidson
Safety Myles Dorn
Guard Kyle Hinton
Defensive end Hercules Mata'afa
Receiver Myron Mitchell
Cornerback Parry Nickerson
Receiver Whop Philyor
Running back A.J. Rose, Jr.
Defensive end Kenny Willekes
Tight end Shane Zylstra
The following players were waived with an injury designation:
Receiver Chad Beebe
Safety Luther Kirk
Guard Dru Samia
Quarterback Nate Stanley
The moves enabled the Vikings to go from 76 players to 53 by the NFL's deadline of 3 p.m. (CT).
Minnesota has the opportunity to make additional moves before and opening the 2021 season at Cincinnati on Sept. 12.