The Minnesota Vikings just wrapped up a crazy 24 hours of practice squad action, but one name on their new list of additions is gonna hit different for the 12s: DeeJay Dallas is officially a Viking. While Kyle Van Noy’s signing got made official this morning, Dallas is one of five other players Minnesota grabbed for their squad over the past couple of days, and yeah, we remember him.
The Vikings Shake Up Their Squad
It’s been a busy time in Minnesota, as they’ve added six total players to their practice squad in the last few days. We’re talking wide receiver Dillon Bell and quarterback Max Brosmer, who both actually spent training camp with the Vikings. Plus there’s Dallas, defensive lineman Naquan Jones, tight end Cam Grandy, and linebacker Kyle Van Noy. To clear space for all these new faces, they had to wave goodbye to a few guys: center Gavin Gerhardt, guard Joshua Gray, tight end Marshall Lang, offensive tackle Tristan Leigh, and outside linebacker Cam’Ron Stewart. After all that shuffling, the Vikings are now fully stocked with all 16 practice squad spots filled. It shows they’re not messing around, even with the guys on the fringes of the roster. Every spot counts, right?
DeeJay Dallas: From Seahawk Role Player to Viking Practice Squad
Now, let’s talk about the real kicker for us here in Seattle: DeeJay Dallas. This guy was OUR fourth-round pick back in the 2020 NFL Draft. He balled out at Miami (FL) in college and spent his first four seasons right here in the Emerald City, rocking that Seahawks uniform. He was definitely a role player for us, but he chipped in, man! We saw him carry the ball 112 times for 468 yards and punch in four touchdowns. He was also a threat in the passing game, snagging 61 receptions for 396 yards and another score. He brought that juice, you know?
Then, in 2024, he went to the Arizona Cardinals. Over there, they mostly just used him as a kick returner. But get this: he actually returned one of the league’s new “dynamic kickoffs” for a 96-yard touchdown that season. He was the *first* guy to do it! That’s a piece of NFL history, right there. Last season, 2025, was a bit rough for him, only playing six games total, split between three with the Carolina Panthers and three more with the Jacksonville Jaguars. It’s wild to think about him now potentially suiting up for the Vikings, after everything.
Another Journeyman Joins The Ranks
Beyond Dallas, the Vikings also brought in Naquan Jones, a defensive lineman who’s been around the block a few times. He first hit the league in 2021, signing with the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent out of Michigan State. He stuck with the Titans for two and a half seasons before spending the tail end of the 2023 season with the Arizona Cardinals. The guy then had a quick stint on the Miami Dolphins’ practice squad at the start of 2024, only to head back to Arizona later that year, where he played in a solid 12 games. Last season, he signed with the Los Angeles Chargers, got in eight games with them, but then got released in December and finished up with the Houston Texans. Talk about a grind, right? These guys are fighting for every snap.
So, the Vikings are locked and loaded with their practice squad. It’s early in the season, and these are the guys who push the main roster and are ready to step up if injuries hit. For us 12s, seeing a familiar face like DeeJay Dallas land with an NFC team always makes you wonder what could have been. What’s next for these guys? They’re battling every single day, trying to prove they belong on that 53-man roster, dreaming of getting a shot. That’s the hustle we love to see.
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Originally reported by Daily Norseman.
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