# Adam Carlson: Carlson argues that with DeeJay Dallas signed to the 53-man roster, the Vikings should release rookie running back Demond Claiborne, who has been inactive and losing snaps to Dallas, rather than cutting other inactive players.

**Claimed:** Nov 4, 2026
**Pundit:** Adam Carlson — https://missedtakes.co/pundits/adam-carlson
**Outlet:** Sports Illustrated — https://missedtakes.co/outlets/sports-illustrated
**How it reached us:** published in writing
**Original:** https://www.si.com/nfl/vikings/onsi/deejay-dallas-decision-leaves-vikings-obvious-roster-cut-week-9-01m6kw6p6d07

One checkable claim, graded on its own against what actually happened.

It names 2 players and teams, each linked to their own record.

The call scored 0 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess at the same calls.

> Vikings should release Demond Claiborne after signing for DeeJay Dallas on 53-man roster

*(their words, quoted for attribution)*

## The claims

- **Demond Claiborne to be cut**
  - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Demond Claiborne, Minnesota Vikings
  - Verdict: scored 0 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess

## Who this take is about

- Demond Claiborne — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/demond-claiborne
- Minnesota Vikings — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/vikings

## What others said about the same people

- Greg Jennings on Minnesota Vikings: Jennings backed the Vikings to upset the Lions in Detroit, put chips on the Steelers over the Browns, and took the Chiefs to win in Denver. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/f2a33e52-9cab-46bf-a1bf-a5a8e87a5244 (scored 0)
- John Breech on Minnesota Vikings: Breech picked the Vikings to beat the Lions 19-16 behind Brian Flores' defense, and the Chiefs to edge the Broncos 20-16. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/c901d78a-b051-4594-a028-b6b324979605 (scored 47.62)
- Tyler Sullivan on Minnesota Vikings: Sullivan's Week 8 upset alert column flags five favorites he expects to lose: he picks the Falcons over the Buccaneers, the Raiders over the Jets, the undefeated Vikings over the Lions, the Ravens (with Lamar Jackson returning) over the Bills, and the Browns over the Steelers. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/1ca06895-a1db-4f4e-b814-270f5ecea69c (scored 0)
- John Breech on Minnesota Vikings: Breech made score predictions for all Week 8 games, including the Bills beating the Ravens either way on Lamar Jackson's status, the Vikings edging the Lions, the Browns sweeping the Steelers, the Chiefs winning in Denver and the Seahawks handling the Bears on Monday night. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/2c56260f-14b4-4708-b8e0-c7a2b156d964 (scored 47.62)
- Matt Verderame on Minnesota Vikings: Verderame argues the 0-5 Titans are headed for a premium pick in the 2027 draft, possibly No. 1 overall, and that Cam Ward isn't the long-term answer. He also sees Minnesota, now 5-0, continuing to roll with two winnable games against the Colts and Lions ahead. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/2c54e256-2540-4f7f-8040-9454b66c3106 (scored 0)
- Bill Huber on Minnesota Vikings: Huber expects Minnesota to improve to 6-0 by beating Indianapolis, and he projects Isaiah McDuffie to take over as Green Bay's defensive signal-caller at linebacker with Cooper out, Walker gone and Franklin hurt. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/29304c7e-1c35-41b0-9978-f6bdadaf0f4f (scored 100)

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- Ross Jackson on Zamir White: Ross Jackson gives his final preseason 53-man roster projection for the New Orleans Saints, naming who makes the initial roster at every position group, who starts on injured reserve or the practice squad, and who the five starting offensive linemen and kicker will be. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/b43691e9-1673-4236-ba12-7d60ad3b95f5 (scored 0)
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- Jesse Holley on Marist Liufau: Holley expects Jay Toia to stick on the defensive line, Marist Liufau to make the team as a special teamer, Devin Moore to make the roster, and Joe Milton to be the backup quarterback ahead of Sam Howell. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/8ee3ec22-e4c4-4583-826a-c56e4b15f0c5 (scored 100)

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