Going into Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Minnesota Vikings made multiple moves. The team announced that they signed running back Myles Gaskin to the practice squad and released wide receiver Lucky Jackson.
They also elevated both Gaskin and outside linebacker Benton Whitley going into Sunday’s game. Both will be eligible to play on Sunday.
Gaskin was released from the roster on Friday afternoon in a procedural move. That would ensure the Vikings didn’t have to guarantee his entire salary for the 2023 season and could go week by week.
Jackson had a good preseason and training camp after spending the spring with the D.C. Defenders. With Gaskin likely going back to the 53-man roster, Jackson may end up back on the practice squad.
Whitley was elevated along with Gaskin. That likely says something about Marcus Davenport’s availability, as he was added to the injury report on Friday with an ankle injury. His status will be made official on Sunday morning.
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