Minnesota Vikings Activate Two Practice Squad Players for Week 2

The way in which NFL teams use their practice squad players has changed pretty dramatically, in recent seasons. That’s probably why the Minnesota Vikings rostered just a pair of running backs , out of the preseason, and also why Myles Gaskin has now been activated from the practice squad for the first two weeks of the regular season .

Myles Gaskin is back for the Minnesota Vikings, Jonah Williams joins him

Just like last week, Gaskin is one of two players being elevated from Minnesota’s practice squad. Last week, it was safety Bobby McCain who joined him. This time around, it will be defensive lineman Jonah Williams.

After being activated last week, Gaskin served as the third running back, behind both Aaron Jones and Ty Chandler. He ended up with one touch, on offense, in a 28-6 route of the New York Giants. His lone rushing attempt went for negative three yards…

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In total, Gaskin’s presence was more felt on special teams . He played just two offenses snaps while getting in for five on special teams. There were rumbling about the former Dolphins running back working as a kick returner for the Vikings. Minnesota jettisoned Kene Nwangwu when rosters were trimmed down .

McCain played three defensive snaps , after getting the call-up in week one. He give up a reception, and 12 yards on special teams. Jonah Williams signed as a free agent, in the offseason, and will be active for the first time.

The former Rams edge rusher started 16 of 17 games last year for Los Angeles. He recorded a pair of sacks and had four quarterback hits. The edge position stood out last week between Andrew Van Ginkel and Dallas Turner. Williams could rotate in to give the group a blow.

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