Adam Carlson· Sep 22, 2026
Carlson argues the Vikings should promote veteran edge rusher Kyle Van Noy from the practice squad to the 53-man roster ahead of Week 3, giving them a rotational pass rusher to spell Dallas Turner and Andrew Van Ginkel.
“Adding Kyle Van Noy to the Vikings' 53-man roster makes too much sense to ignore”
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- Roster Spot CallsKyle Van NoyMinnesota VikingsSep 22, 2026
Kyle Van Noy to make the roster
“Promoting Van Noy to the 53-man roster saves Minnesota from calling him up one game at a time and gives the Vikings a more reliable floor... signing him to the 53-man roster ASAP will only help the Purple and Gold's defensive outlook in the long run.”
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