Overview
- The Minnesota Vikings announced on Saturday that they elevated WR Dillon Bell and OLB Kyle Van Noy from the practice squad to the active roster for Sunday’s game at Soldier Field.
- Bell, an undrafted rookie who caught seven preseason passes for 59 yards, was added because veteran Jauan Jennings did not travel to Chicago due to a family issue, giving Bell his first chance on an active gameday roster.
- Van Noy played 25 defensive snaps in Week 1 and will continue in a reserve edge role as he re-acclimates to Brian Flores’ defensive scheme.
- NFL rules allow up to three practice-squad elevations per player before a team must sign that player to the 53-man roster, so another Van Noy elevation would likely force a permanent roster decision.
- The Vikings kept their quarterback plan unchanged by not elevating rookie Max Brosmer, meaning Carson Wentz will start with J.J. McCarthy as the backup while Kyler Murray remains out under concussion protocol.