Willie Beavers promoted to Vikings roster, 2 added to practice squad

The Minnesota Vikings made some roster moves today, promoting offensive lineman Willie Beavers to the main roster and adding 2 players to the practice squad.

Injuries continue to pile up for the Minnesota Vikings. During last week’s game against the Carolina Panthers, offensive lineman Alex Boone left the game with a hip injury.

The Vikings aren’t taking any chances with their offensive line, and have promoted rookie lineman Willie Beavers to the main roster. He likely will not start, but he does provide depth to a unit that has struggled to stay healthy.

Minnesota made the official statement on their website today:

But that wasn’t the only move made today. The team moved quickly to fill the spots on the practice squad, adding two names which should be somewhat familiar to fans.

The Minnesota Vikings bringing back these two particular players is interesting. While Hickey helps to replace the promotion of Beavers, Fruechte joins an overall healthy and competent group of receivers under contract by Minnesota.

Still, it is nice to see the Minnesota native come back to the team.

Congratulations to Willie Beavers on his promotion to the main roster as well as to Isaac Fruechte and Sean Hickey for returning to the Minnesota Vikings. The Viking Age would like to wish nothing but the best to Julian Wilson in his future football endeavors.