Minnesota Vikings General Manager Makes Surprise Roster Moves

Minnesota Vikings general manager Nolan Teasley continues to make moves to shape the roster in his image. The team has signed tight end Marshall Lang and defensive lineman Jahvaree Ritzie, while waiving offensive tackle Caleb Etienne and defensive lineman Monkell Goodwine. Lang, a former undrafted free agent out of Northwestern, played for the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots last season, catching less than 50 passes and scoring four touchdowns. Ritzie, who played at North Carolina, had 6.5 sacks in 2024 for the Tar Heels and was previously signed by the Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers. Etienne's massive frame made him a long shot to make the roster, while Goodwine had a significant investment from the Vikings, with a guaranteed base salary of $247,500 and a $10,000 signing bonus. Teasley's decision to waive Goodwine suggests he disagreed with the scouting staff's assessment of the defensive lineman. The Vikings have now brought in three former Seattle Seahawks players under Teasley's guidance, with Lang and Ritzie joining defensive back Michael Deiter. The moves are part of Teasley's ongoing effort to shape the team's roster in his image. As the team heads into training camp, these roster changes will be closely watched by fans and analysts alike.