MN Vikings Clearing Roster Room for Possible Move?

After their first loss on Sunday against the Detroit Lions , everything is on the table for the Minnesota Vikings prior to the trade deadline. They are 6-1 , but the offense remains a massive question. Kevin O'Connell has stuck with Kyler Murray as his quarterback, but that doesn't mean other changes aren't on the horizon.

For now, though, the status quo remains in play, and Minnesota will soon turn its focus to the 6-1 Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football. The long week gives general manager Nolan Teasley additional time to bring in talent, but he hasn't pulled the trigger on an addition yet.

That didn't stop the MN Vikings from opening spots on their roster.

Trevor Keegan among Minnesota Vikings sent packing

We are still a week from the NFL trade deadline, but that doesn't preclude teams from making moves ahead of time. So far the Minnesota Vikings have been linked to plenty of big names . On Tuesday, though, they opened a 53-man roster spot by waiving guard Trevor Keegan and a practice squad spot by releasing tight end Bryson Nesbit.

The Vikings waived G Trevor Keegan — who they signed at the roster cutdown deadline before the season — and released TE Bryson Nesbit from the practice squad. Guard depth in an interesting spot. Only have third-rounder Caleb Tiernan. — Alec Lewis (@alec_lewis) November 3, 2026

The Vikings waived G Trevor Keegan — who they signed at the roster cutdown deadline before the season — and released TE Bryson Nesbit from the practice squad. Guard depth in an interesting spot. Only have third-rounder Caleb Tiernan.

Alec Lewis (@alec_lewis) November 3, 2026

Trevor Keegan might be most notable for his influencer girlfriend Hanna Cavinder , a former Miami Hurricanes basketball player. The MN Vikings claimed him off waivers from the Dallas Cowboys as guard depth, and he played in seven games , but he will be looking for a new team quickly.

Teasley making room for new acquisitions…?

Guard depth isn't ideal for the Vikings right now with Donovan Jackson out for the year and Will Fries struggling. Their willingness to move on , though, could suggest something is on the horizon, as speculated by beat writer Emily Leiker (Star Tribune) .

Seem to be making roster space… — emily leiker (@emleiker) November 3, 2026

emily leiker (@emleiker) November 3, 2026

It's going to be a very interesting week for the Minnesota Vikings. Should general manager Nolan Teasley make moves of consequence over the next week, this team could solidify itself as a Super Bowl contender. How the vacated roster spots are utilized will be the story of the next couple of weeks.