Vikings Lions Elevate Players Ahead Week 9 Matchup

The Minnesota Vikings have activated cornerback Fabian Moreau and tight end Nick Vannett from their practice squad ahead of their Week 9 game against the Detroit Lions, aiming to bolster their roster after quarterback Carson Wentz was placed on injured reserve. Moreau, a veteran with a decade of NFL experience, and Vannett will support the Vikings as first-round pick J.J. McCarthy returns from injury to start at quarterback. Meanwhile, the Detroit Lions have elevated linebacker Ty Summers from their practice squad due to injuries to key linebackers Zach Cunningham and Malcolm Rodriguez, with Summers providing depth especially on special teams. Several Lions players remain sidelined or questionable, including safeties Daniel Thomas and Kerby Joseph, running back Craig Reynolds, and others. The transactions highlight both teams' efforts to adjust their rosters amid injury challenges as they prepare for their matchup at Ford Field. These moves reflect the ongoing roster management strategies each team is employing to recover from recent setbacks and improve their performances.