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The Minnesota Vikings are signing running back Myles Gaskin, released Wednesday by the Miami Dolphins, to their active roster. Gaskin will reunite with his former head coach Brian Flores, who is now the Vikings defensive coordinator. Gaskin rushed for 80 yards on 13 carries last season for the Dolphins. His arrival will help alleviate thin depth behind Alexander Mattison, who has replaced Dalvin Cook as the Vikings' primary back.
- The Minnesota Vikings are signing Myles Gaskin to their active roster after he was released by the Miami Dolphins.
- Gaskin will be reunited with his former head coach Brian Flores, who is now the Vikings defensive coordinator.
- Gaskin rushed for 80 yards on 13 carries last season for the Dolphins.
- His arrival will provide depth behind Alexander Mattison, who is the Vikings' primary back.
- The Vikings considered other veteran running backs but ultimately chose Gaskin.
Myles Gaskin | RB
- Gaskin rushed for 80 yards on 13 carries last season for the Dolphins.
- His arrival will provide depth behind Alexander Mattison, who is the Vikings' primary back.
Alexander Mattison | RB
- Mattison has replaced Dalvin Cook as the Vikings' primary back.
- Coaches were pleased with Mattison's performance in training camp and anticipate using him as a three-down back.
Ty Chandler | RB
- Chandler had a decent summer.
Kene Nwangwu | RB
- Nwangwu missed nearly all of training camp and the entire preseason due to an undisclosed injury.
DeWayne McBride | RB
- McBride was waived in Tuesday's initial roster cuts.
Kareem Hunt | RB
- Hunt was considered as a potential addition to the Vikings' backfield but Gaskin was ultimately chosen.
Minnesota Vikings
- Gaskin's arrival will provide depth behind Alexander Mattison.
- The Vikings considered other veteran running backs but ultimately chose Gaskin.
Miami Dolphins
- Gaskin rushed for 80 yards on 13 carries last season for the Dolphins.