First 15 players released

The first 15 Vikings players have been released on Saturday August 25th. The list includes:
G Bridger Buche
RB Derrick Coleman
G Grant Cook
LB Solomon Elimimian
DB Corey Gatewood
OT Levi Horn
DT Anthony Jacobs
WR Kamar Jorden
WR AJ Love
LB Tyler Nielsen
DE Ernest Owusu
DT Tydreke Powell
DB Chris Stroud
WR Kerry Taylor
WR Bryan Walters

There are 32 teams in the NFL and 90 players in each camp that comes out to 2880 men trying out for teams. These Vikings players that were cut seemingly surpised not many. The next cut to be done by Friday August 31st will be real interesting. Who will be the surprise to make it and who will be the surprise that will be cut?

The fact that the Vikings organization thought enough of these players to invite for a tryout you never know when training camp began how they would turn out. It would be a neat to know how many total players there are throughout the US that did not even get an invite to try out for the 32 in the league. Yes, these 15 Vikings were cut, but to still maybe have a chance to grab a practice squad is something to be hopeful for.

Bryan Walters as a veteran may have the longest shot. I was disappointed he was one of the ones cut. He really reminded me of a Wes Welker type receiver. I wish Bryan luck in the future.

The other mention on this list is Anthony Jacobs who is Minnesota based. His home town is Northfield and he played at the University of Minnesota. It was a hope of mine that a local boy can make it. I will pull for him to grab a practice squad spot. He did have a very good 4th quarter in the first preseason game in San Francisco.

Next up: Players to watch who hope to make the final 53 man roster

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Purplestick