Overview
- Devin Neal signed with the Minnesota Vikings on Sept. 29, 2026 after the New Orleans Saints reached an injury settlement that freed him to sign elsewhere.
- Neal is 23 years old, was a 2025 draft pick and produced 310 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns in 10 games as a rookie with the Saints.
- Jordan Mason was placed on injured reserve after thumb surgery, leaving Aaron Jones as the lead back while the Vikings have promoted DeeJay Dallas and kept Demond Claiborne on the roster for depth.
- The team has not announced whether Neal will be active for the next game, and the signing is described as a low-risk addition meant to reduce Jones’ snaps while Mason recovers.
- The signing gives Neal a fresh chance to earn a role and gives Minnesota recent game tape to evaluate, so practice reports and any early game snaps will be key indicators of how the backfield settles in the coming weeks.