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Vikings Reveal 1st Surprise Roster Cut

The Minnesota Vikings and 31 NFL teams have until Tuesday at 3:00 pm CST to shave rosters from 90 players to 53.

Many unexpected roster cuts have hit the NFL this week, and the Vikings fired up their first example, reportedly waiving outside linebacker Luiji Vilain.

Vikings Reveal 1st Surprise Roster Cut

The Athletic‘s Alec Lewis tweeted on the X app Tuesday morning, “The Vikings have waived Luiji Vilain, per a source. A surefire practice squad candidate unless he gets claimed.”

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Dec 4, 2021; Charlotte, NC, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons defensive lineman Luiji Vilain (2) during the second quarter in the ACC championship game at Bank of America Stadium.