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Vikings Sign Kyle Van Noy to Practice Squad

The addition supplies Minnesota with a veteran edge rusher who can quickly fit Brian Flores’s system as the team deals with a sudden depth loss.

Feb 3, 2019; Atlanta, GA, USA; New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick (middle) and assistant coach Tom Flores (left) and middle linebacker Kyle Van Noy (53) are dunked after defeating the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview

  • The Vikings hosted Kyle Van Noy for a workout on Tuesday and multiple outlets reported he signed with the team on Wednesday to begin on the practice squad while he ramps up.
  • Minnesota pursued Van Noy after second-year edge Tyler Batty suffered a torn ACL, leaving the club light behind starters Dallas Turner and Andrew Van Ginkel.
  • Van Noy reunites with defensive coordinator Brian Flores, who coached him in New England and Miami, which reporters say should speed his schematic integration.
  • The 35-year-old offers versatility and leadership but brings mixed recent production, with a career-best 12.5 sacks in 2024 followed by a steep drop to two sacks in 2025.
  • Because the Vikings already cut to a 53-man roster, general manager Nolan Teasley must free a spot by release or trade before Van Noy can be moved up, and the team could elevate him from the practice squad if immediate game-day help is needed.