Minnesota Vikings announce 1st wave of cuts including running backs Ibrahim, McBride
EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings are closer to finalizing their 53-man roster.
On Monday, the team announced their first wave of cuts.
Former Minnesota Golden Gophers running back Mo Ibrahim and offensive lineman Chuck Filiaga are among the first cuts. Running back DeWayne McBride, who Minnesota drafted in the seventh-round of last year's draft, was also cut.
Among those speculated to be cut is 2022 first-round draft pick Lewis Cine. On Monday, the safety was listed third on the depth chart behind Cam Bynum and Theo Jackson.
According to the team's depth chart, there are still 77 players on the roster, which means they need to cut 24 more players before Tuesday's 3 p.m. deadline.
Some players cut may be signed to the team's practice squad, but no announcements on that have been made.
The Vikings regular season kicks off on Sunday, Sept. 8 against the New York Giants. The team's home opener is that next week, Sept. 15, against the defending NFC champion San Francisco 49ers. You can watch that game on WCCO.
Here is the full list of Monday's cuts:
- QB Matt Corral — 2024 Free Agent
- RB DeWayne McBride — 2023 seventh-round pick
- TE Sammis Reyes — 2024 Free Agent
- RB Mo Ibrahim — 2024 Free Agent
- CB Jaylin Williams — 2024 Free Agent
- TE Neal Johnson — Claimed off waivers
- WR Justin Hall — 2024 Free Agent
- OLB Owen Porter — 2024 Undrafted Free Agent
- OL Chuck Filiaga — 2024 Free Agent
- OL Doug Nester — 2024 Undrafted Free Agent
- OL Matt Cindric — 2024 Undrafted Free Agent
- OL Spencer Rolland — 2024 Undrafted Free Agent
- DL Tyler Manoa — 2024 Undrafted Free Agent
The team also terminated the contract of veteran cornerback A.J. Green III, who signed with the team earlier this year.