Vikings Release Notable Running Back Ahead Of Week 1 Matchup

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The Minnesota Vikings backfield was always going to look different after the team released star running back Dalvin Cook.

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But it just got a little bit smaller ahead of their season-opener.

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According to ESPN's Field Yates, the Vikings released running back Myles Gaskin ahead of Sunday's opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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The Vikings only recently signed Gaskin after his release by the Miami Dolphins at the end of August.

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The move leaves the Vikings with just three running backs on the active roster: Starter Alexander Mattison,

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fullback C.J. Ham and backup halfback Ty Chandler.

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The Vikings will likely promote a player from their practice squad or sign a free agent to fill the empty roster spot.

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Last year Gaskin played just four games and had a grand total of 54 yards from scrimmage.

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