{
  "id": 4548104,
  "title": "Notes on Vikings Cutdown Day",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/notes-on-vikings-cutdown-day",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-31T02:09:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/notes-vikings-cutdown-day-020940528.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Minnesota Vikings have trimmed their roster from 90 to 53 players as they get ready for the start of the regular season. The team has made a few cuts and kept a number of players on the roster. For quarterbacks, Kyler Murray, Carson Wentz, J.J. McCarthy, and Max Brosmer were all cut. Notably, Will Levis was also waived. Running back Aaron Jones and fullback Jordan Mason were among those cut, with Zavier Scott and Jermar Jefferson being the two remaining. The tight end position saw cuts for Marshall Lang and Bryson Nesbit, with Matt Lauter being the sole survivor. The wide receiver roster now consists of Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, Jauan Jennings, Tai Felton, Myles Price, and Dillon Bell. Jeshaun Jones was suspended for performance-enhancing drug use and is expected to be released soon. On the offensive line, Michael Jurgens will return from IR, with another free agent or waived player potentially joining the roster. The defensive interior line saw cuts for Isaiahh Loudermilk, Jahvaree Ritzie Smith, Vilbert Jonathan Harris, and the decision to keep Elijah Williams.",
  "summary": "The Minnesota Vikings have cut their roster from 90 to 53 players per league requirements as they prepare for the start of the regular season. There will likely be more moves in the coming days as they navigate waivers and potential trade and free agent options. Here are some notes on who they cut and […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Minnesota Vikings reduced roster from 90 to 53 players",
    "Cut quarterbacks include Kyler Murray, Carson Wentz, J.J. McCarthy, Max Brosmer",
    "Running back Aaron Jones and fullback Jordan Mason were also cut"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Vikings' roster cuts signal a shift in their quarterback dynamics, with veterans like Murray and Wentz let go, making way for a younger group to take the reins.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}