Vikings Bolster Running Back Depth with Practice Squad Signings
The Vikings have signed running backs Devin Neal and Audric Estime to their practice squad to add depth to the backfield, with Jordan Mason currently on injured reserve.
Fargo Valley City, ND, September 30, 2026 — The Minnesota Vikings have added two running backs, Devin Neal and Audric Estime, to their practice squad. This move is aimed at increasing depth within the team’s backfield.
The Vikings’ decision to sign Neal and Estime comes as the team navigates the running back position, which has been impacted by injuries. Notably, running back Jordan Mason is currently on the injured reserve list, prompting the need for additional players at the position.
Devin Neal, a former player for the Kansas City Chiefs, brings a new dimension to the Vikings’ practice squad. Audric Estime, who played college football for Syracuse, also joins the team, providing further options for the coaching staff as they evaluate talent and prepare for upcoming games.
The practice squad serves as a crucial component for NFL teams, allowing them to develop players who are not yet on the active roster but could be called up to play if needed. Signing both Neal and Estime indicates a proactive approach by the Vikings’ management to ensure the team has adequate depth and competitive balance at the running back position throughout the season.
The specific details regarding the terms of the signings, including contract lengths or financial compensation for Neal and Estime, were not publicly disclosed. The team has not provided further comment on their immediate plans for the newly signed players beyond their placement on the practice squad.
Story summarized from the original created by Dane Mizutani / St. Paul Pioneer Press on www.inforum.com, see more information here.
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