Minnesota Vikings Sign Devin Neal and Audric Estime to Practice Squad
The Minnesota Vikings have signed running backs Devin Neal and Audric Estime to their practice squad to add depth to the team's backfield.
Duluth Superior, MN, September 30, 2026 — The Minnesota Vikings have bolstered their running back depth by signing Devin Neal and Audric Estime to the team’s practice squad. The additions aim to provide additional options for the Vikings’ backfield.
The NFL practice squad system allows teams to sign players who are not on the active roster, providing them with developmental opportunities and serving as a reserve pool for the main team. Players on the practice squad can be elevated to the active roster during the season or signed by another team. The specific details regarding the timing of these signings, such as the exact date they were added to the practice squad, were not provided in the summary.
Devin Neal and Audric Estime were both signed as undrafted free agents by their respective teams. Neal played college football at Kansas, where he recorded significant rushing yards and touchdowns during his collegiate career. Estime played at Notre Dame, also amassing substantial statistics as a running back. Information regarding their previous team affiliations or any pre-season performance was not detailed in the summary.
The Minnesota Vikings currently have a roster of running backs, and the signing of Neal and Estime suggests a strategic move to increase competition and provide depth. The NFL season involves a demanding schedule, and teams often utilize their practice squads to manage player fatigue, injuries, and to scout potential future roster additions. The roles and immediate prospects for Neal and Estime on the Vikings’ practice squad remain to be seen, as the team evaluates their talent and fits within the offensive scheme.
The team has not released specific plans for the practice squad players beyond their initial signing. Further details regarding contract lengths, financial terms, or specific performance expectations for Neal and Estime were not disclosed in the available information.
Story summarized from the original created by Dane Mizutani / St. Paul Pioneer Press on www.duluthnewstribune.com, see more information here.
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