
Armed with three preseason games and an entire training camp of evaluations, here is the Star Tribune's updated 53-man roster projection for the Vikings. (New additions, subtractions highlighted in bold)
Quarterbacks (3) QB Kirk Cousins, QB Trevor Siemian, QB Kyle Sloter
Waived: QB Peter Pujals
Why: There's no question Trevor Siemian remains the Vikings backup quarterback, according to head coach Mike Zimmer. But Kyle Sloter's impressive night against the Seahawks, and my previous overlooking the Vikings had controlled at least three quarterbacks each of the last two years (the third QB on PUP each time), has led to this change in one man's projection. Sloter, who had an up-and-down camp, remains entrenched as the No. 3 quarterback with promise.
Running backs/fullback (4)
RB Dalvin Cook, RB Latavius Murray, FB C.J. Ham and RB Mike Boone
Waived: RB Mack Brown, RB Roc Thomas, FB Kobe McCrary, FB Luke McNitt
Why: Boone heads into Thursday's exhibition finale in Tenenssee with a leg up on the No. 3 running back job over Mack Brown and Roc Thomas — both sidelined by injuries since the Aug. 11 preseason opener. Thomas was back in full-team drills during Sunday's practice and should be on the field in Nashville to push Boone for the roster spot.