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By K. Joudry · Vikings Territory

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 2:05 PM

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The Minnesota Vikings have promoted veteran running back DeeJay Dallas to the 53-man roster as the primary RB3.
Rookie runner Demond Claiborne was made inactive for Week 8 as Dallas took over third-string duties.
Dallas logged 17 offensive snaps during Minnesota's Week 8 loss to the Detroit Lions.

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The Minnesota Vikings have officially promoted veteran running back DeeJay Dallas to the 53-man roster, installing him as the team's RB3 over rookie Demond Claiborne. Dallas was active for the Week 8 game against Detroit, logging 17 offensive snaps, while Claiborne was designated as inactive.

Writer K. Joudry argues that while Claiborne possesses high upside and elite speed, Dallas provides greater reliability on special teams and in pass protection. Joudry notes that Minnesota is keeping Claiborne on the 53-man roster to avoid losing the sixth-round pick on waivers.

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