Vikings sign former Gophers quarterback Tanner Morgan to practice squad

Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell, left, talked with former Gophers quarterback Tanner Morgan at the Minnesota Pro Day for draft prospects in March.The Vikings signed former Gophers quarterback Tanner Morgan to the practice squad on Thursday. He took the spot of offensive tackle Hakeem Adeniji, who was promoted to the 53-man roster.

Morgan, who won a program-record 33 of his 47 career starts over five seasons for the University of Minnesota, was available locally to the Vikings while backup quarterback Nick Mullens deals with a back injury. Mullens, who did not play in Sunday's win at Carolina, was limited during Wednesday's practice.

Morgan, 24, has been recently serving as a volunteer…