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Vikings Re-Sign Running Back to Active Roster After Increased Usage

The Minnesota Vikings have signed running back DeeJay Dallas to the active roster ahead of their Week 9 matchup against the Buffalo Bills.

By Daniel Arwas · Heavy

Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 10:05 PM

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The Minnesota Vikings re-signed running back DeeJay Dallas to the active 53-man roster.
Dallas saw an increase in offensive snaps during Minnesota's Week 8 loss to the Detroit Lions.
The former Seattle Seahawks running back was previously cut during the team's Week 6 bye week.

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The Minnesota Vikings have officially re-signed running back DeeJay Dallas to their 53-man active roster. The move follows the team's Week 8 defeat against the Detroit Lions, where Dallas played the second-most offensive snaps among Minnesota's running backs. The team announced the roster decision via social media on Wednesday.

Dallas was previously released during the Vikings' Week 6 bye before being elevated for both Week 7 and Week 8 fixtures. Although Dallas recorded just one carry for four yards against Detroit, he has maintained a role in the backfield rotation alongside Jordan Mason, Aaron Jones Sr., and Demond Claiborne.

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