
Vikings Lock in 13 Players with 2025 Futures Contracts!
The Minnesota Vikings made waves on Wednesday by signing 13 players to reserve/futures contracts for 2025. Among the group, 11 players have been part of the team’s 2024 roster in some capacity, including quarterback Brett Rypien, running back Zavier Scott, linebacker Max Tooley, and receiver Lucky Jackson.
Along with these familiar faces, the team also secured talent for the future in positions like offensive line and outside linebacker.
Vikings Secure 13 Players with 2025 Futures Contracts, Including Key 2024 Contributors
The Minnesota Vikings bolstered their future on Wednesday by signing 13 players to reserve/futures contracts for 2025. Among the group, 11 players were part of the team’s 2024 roster in some capacity. Here’s a breakdown of their contributions:
- Brett Rypien: Joined the 53-man roster before being waived and added to the practice squad, where he led the scout team offense.
- Zavier Scott: Signed to the practice squad early in the season but did not see game action.
- Max Tooley: Joined the practice squad in September but did not play in a game.
- Gabriel Murphy: Made his NFL debut in Week 14 against the Falcons, recording a tackle and QB hit, and was elevated for the Week 18 game at Detroit.
- Henry Byrd: Played in the preseason but suffered an injury while on the practice squad, not seeing action in the regular season.
- Marcellus Johnson: Spent time with both the Vikings and Giants throughout the season.
- Leroy Watson: Added to Minnesota’s practice squad in December.
- Lucky Jackson: Appeared in three games in 2023, mainly contributing on special teams.
- Trey Thomas: Spent the past two seasons on the practice squad but did not see game action.
- Tyler Harris: Played in seven games for the Panthers in 2024 after a full 17-game season with the Broncos in 2023.
- Kahlef Hailassie: A two-year veteran who appeared in 10 games with the Browns. The Vikings saw him in action during joint practices and preseason games against Cleveland.
- Reddy Steward: Played in one game for the Bears in 2024, specifically against the Cardinals in Week 9.
- The Vikings also secured additional depth by signing cornerbacks Hailassie and Steward, further strengthening their defensive backfield as they look ahead to the 2025 season.