Overview
- The Vikings announced on Saturday that practice-squad members Kyle Van Noy and DeeJay Dallas were elevated to the active roster for the Week 1 game against the Green Bay Packers.
- Kyle Van Noy, 35, is in his 13th NFL season and brings 57 career sacks plus a 2024 Pro Bowl season when he had a career-high 12.5 sacks and a sharper drop to two sacks in 2025.
- Van Noy reunites with defensive coordinator Brian Flores, which should reduce installation time and let him slot into a rotational role behind starters Andrew Van Ginkel and Dallas Turner.
- DeeJay Dallas was also elevated to provide running-back depth and special-teams work, with career totals that include 538 rushing yards, four rushing touchdowns, and experience as a returner.
- The elevations use a standard short-term roster mechanism to give the Vikings immediate, low-commitment cover for early-season depth issues and to give coaches game-day flexibility on special teams and pass-rush rotation.