The Vikings announced that they have added Caledonia native and former Gophers wide receiver Isaac Fruechte to their 53-man roster in advance of Sunday's season finale against the Bears at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Vikings promote former Gopher Isaac Fruechte to 53-man roster
December 31, 2016 at 8:31PM
Fruechte, if activated by the team Sunday, will make his NFL debut. And with Stefon Diggs officially ruled out and rookie Laquon Treadwell listed as doubtful with an ankle injury, it seems likely they will need him.
Fruechte signed with the Vikings as an undrafted free agent last year and spent 2015 on their practice squad. Fruechte was among the team's final cuts at the end of the preseason. He then joined the Lions' practice squad before returning to the Vikings' practice squad a few weeks later.
To make room for Fruechte, the Vikings placed starting safety Andrew Sendejo on injured reserve. On Friday, they officially ruled Sendejo out for Sunday's game due to a knee injury. Sendejo started 14 games for the Vikings this season, recording 69 tackles and a pair of interceptions.
Mike Conley was in Minneapolis, where he sounded the Gjallarhorn at the Vikings game, on Sunday during the robbery.
