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Vikings sign OT Julian Pearl to practice squad, release two players

Minnesota made a move to bolster its depth on the offensive line.

In a series of roster moves on Tuesday, the Minnesota Vikings signed free agent tackle Julian Pearl to the practice squad. Minnesota also released running back Myles Gaskins and terminated practice squad contracts of linebacker Dallas Gant and tackle Marcellus Johnson. The Vikings later re-signed Gaskins back to the practice squad.

Pearl will help bolster depth on the Vikings’ offense line moving forward. The 25-year-old Pearl went undrafted in 2024 and signed as a UDFA with the Ravens on May 3. He was part of their final cuts and was not on any team’s practice squad before connecting with the Vikings.

He played for Illinois for five seasons in college. Pearl was named All-Big Ten Honorable Mention in both 2022 and 2023. The big left tackle started 23 consecutive games to close out his collegiate career.

NFL.com draft analyst Lance Zierlein projected Pearl as a developmental swing tackle in the NFL if he improved his pass protection and upper-body strength.

Dolphins place Myles Gaskin on IR, activate Liam Eichenberg

Miami’s down to just three running backs now.

The Miami Dolphins have been missing two starters from their Week 1 offensive line with Austin Jackson and Liam Eichenberg sidelined with injuries. However, they’ll be getting some help back soon.

The team announced on Tuesday that they’ve activated Eichenberg from the injured reserve after missing the last six games. The former Notre Dame offensive lineman had to be activated this week, or he would’ve been forced to miss the remainder of the season. However, it’s unclear whether or not he’ll getting the starting left guard spot back from Robert Jones.

To make room for Eichenberg on the roster, Miami opted to place running back Myles Gaskin on injured reserve, ending his regular season. He could return if the Dolphins make it to the AFC Championship.

Gaskin finishes his 2022 rushing for just 26 yards on 10 carries and bringing in four receptions for another 28 yards.

For now, they’ll continue to rely on Raheem Mostert and Jeff Wilson Jr., and Salvon Ahmed can serve as depth.

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15 Dolphins to watch during joint practices with the Eagles

15 Miami Dolphins to watch during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles at Baptist Health Training Complex

After trimming the roster down to 80 players on Tuesday, the Eagles are in Miami for two days of joint practices with the Dolphins before the preseason finale on Saturday night.

Philadelphia’s improved defense will face a test against the speedy and athletic Miami offense that features Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle on the outside.

On offense, quarterback Jalen Hurts will look to continue building chemistry with his group of receivers, and he’ll have to prove himself against a talented group of Miami defenders.

With the first practice set to begin, here are 15 Dolphins to watch over the next few days.