Sunday sees another busy day at Winter Park

Marqueis Gray

The 53 man roster was set at 3:00 on Saturday and now then next step occurred Sunday when teams could sign up to 10 men on their practice squad.

The Vikes also began the Sunday by scouring the waiver wire. They were 8^th on the waiver wire to choose based on last year’s draft order.

The team on Saturday left themselves with 2 tight ends on the roster so Sunday the Vikings put a claim on former Gopher quarterback and Browns tight end, Marqueis Gray. I love this pick because Gray has so much versatility including being able to play quarterback. The fact the Norv Turner worked with Gray last season in Cleveland I believe was a major reason the team went after Gray.

The team also took Mike Harris off waivers. Harris can play guard or tackle and played with the San Diego Chargers in 2012. The year of familiarity with the Norv Turner system is a nice asset to have.

As with 2 moves comes the unfortunate fact that 2 of the 53 man roster must leave. The Vikes waived special teams star, Larry Dean and also Offensive Tackle, Austin Wentworth.

One fact I loved as I read was the average age of this 2014 roster. It is the 5^th youngest averaging a little over 25 years of age. I would so much rather go this way then keep on signing free agents who have potentially very few years to make a difference. I am such a believer in what GM Rick Spielman is doing with the roster.

Here is the list of the Practice Squad. It will undoubtedly change during the year but it is a start.

RB Joe Banyard
WR Kain Colter
DT Isame Faciane
TE Chase Ford
WR Donte Foster
CB Kendall James
C Zac Kerin
T Mike Remmers
DE Justin Trattou

Thanks for reading

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