The Minnesota Vikings are shaking things up ahead of their NFC North battle with the Chicago Bears this Sunday, bringing outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy and wide receiver Dillon Bell up from the practice squad to the main roster. This isn’t just a couple of minor tweaks, especially with a divisional clash happening at Soldier Field.
Van Noy Ready to Make Impact, Bell Gets His Shot
Van Noy’s elevation isn’t a shocker, given he logged 25 defensive snaps last week. It looks like he’s going to keep playing a key reserve role as he gets back into Brian Flores’ defense. With how these practice squad rules work, allowing three elevations per season before a permanent signing is needed, it seems like a safe bet Van Noy will be up again next week and then locked onto the 53-man roster for good. He’s clearly someone they trust to contribute.
Meanwhile, Dillon Bell is getting his shot at the big time because Jauan Jennings isn’t traveling with the team due to a family issue. Bell showed some exciting flashes in the preseason, and honestly, a lot of us thought he had a real shot at the 53-man roster back then, but he ended up on the practice squad. Now he’s got his chance to add some much-needed wide receiver depth. It means either Tai Felton or Myles Price will be the WR3 against the Bears, and let’s be real, those guys only got three snaps each last Sunday against Green Bay. Bell stepping up could be a huge deal.
QB Situation Locked Down For Sunday
The Vikings are rolling into Chicago with a two-quarterback setup. Carson Wentz is going to start the game, with J.J. McCarthy backing him up. What’s interesting is they didn’t elevate Max Brosmer from the practice squad or sign him earlier in the week, so it’s all on Wentz and McCarthy. Kyler Murray is still out, not yet cleared from concussion protocol, so he won’t be on the field.
These are likely the final roster moves before Sunday’s game against the Bears. The Vikings are heading into a crucial division matchup, and with Van Noy and Bell stepping up, you gotta wonder if these moves give them the edge they need to take down Chicago. It’s going to be a real test to see if these elevations can make a difference right away.
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Originally reported by Daily Norseman.
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