Minnesota Vikings cut 5 players to meet 85-player roster deadline
EAGAN, Minn. -- The Minnesota Vikings announced on Tuesday that five players have been cut.
As of Tuesday, all 32 NFL teams need to have their active rosters down to 85 players.
The Vikings players cut at the deadline are as follows:
- Cornerback Tye Smith
- Fullback Jake Bargas
- Outside linebacker Andre Mintze
- Defensive lineman Tyarise Stevenson (rookie)
- Wide receiver Thomas Hennigan (rookie)
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Teams will have to cut their roster down to 80 players on Aug. 23 and then 53 players on Aug. 30.
The #Vikings have made the following roster moves:
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) August 16, 2022
Waived
FB Jake Bargas
OLB Andre Mintze
Waived/Injured
DL Tyarise Stevenson
WR Thomas Hennigan
Contract terminated/Vested Vet
CB Tye Smith
The Vikings lost to the Las Vegas Raiders in the first preseason game. Next up, the team hosts the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday.
The Vikings' first regular season game is on Sept. 11 at home against the Green Bay Packers.