The New York Giants made the puzzling move to part with a promising fifth-round pick before his second NFL season, and the Vikings jumped on Eden Prairie native Ryan Connelly as waiver claims were processed on Sunday, according to the NFL transaction wire published by NFL Media.
Connelly, who had two interceptions in three starts as a Giants rookie linebacker, returns to Minnesota as the Vikings continue rotating linebacker depth. He was waived by the Giants ahead of Saturday’s deadline to set the initial 53-man roster. A corresponding move is needed by the Vikings to make room.
The moves will continue as the Vikings’ 16-man practice squad can be filled out on Sunday.