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Purple Headlines of the Week: Roster Cuts, T.J. Hockenson Gets Paid, a Defensive Reunion

This past week proved to be a very busy one for the Minnesota Vikings.

Not only did they trim their roster down to 53 players, but they made plenty of practice squad acquisitions while also extending one of their young stars with a new contract. Here is a full look at all of the purple headlines of the week.

Vikings Set Their Initial 53-Man Roster

Purple Headlines
Aug 26, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) reacts after a game against the Arizona Cardinals at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

The Vikings and the rest of the NFL had to trim their rosters down to 53 players on Tuesday afternoon.