53 Man Cutdown Sun 08/30 ~ Transactions ~Trades? Cuts?

Cricket wrote:

https://x.com/vikingzfanpage/status/2094092193623331258?s=20

"ACE?"

purplefaithful wrote:

"ACE?"

Tavierre Thomas is/was a safety (S) and elite special teams (ST) ace for the Minnesota Vikings

Primary Role: While listed as a safety/defensive back, Thomas is a premier special teams ace and unit leader. He played 83% of the team's special teams snaps and serves as one of the league's top gunners.

More fallout from the Quinn Ewers trade, as the #Jaguars release Nick Mullens, per me and @MikeGarafolo. https://t.co/jbiv2ekLT5

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 30, 2026

Bring him home. https://t.co/6VHycVoT9n pic.twitter.com/ROZm5xKtp1

— Jason Harmon (@JasonHarmonNFL) August 30, 2026

Bit of a surprise here given his usage on special teams. https://t.co/uyjuWpVElA

— Jason Harmon (@JasonHarmonNFL) August 30, 2026

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(I don't know anything. It's just 👀.) https://t.co/PEy0Tc3mJs

— Kevin Seifert (@SeifertESPN) August 30, 2026

Bengals will release Josh Johnson

Quarterback Josh Johnson will have a chance to add to the long list of teams that have employed him over the course of his NFL career.

Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that Johnson will be released as part of the Bengals’ cut to 53 players on Sunday. Johnson was behind Joe Burrow and Joe Flacco on the depth chart with Sean Clifford also on hand this summer.

Johnson played in five games and made two starts for the Commanders in 2025. He’s appeared in games for five other teams and spent time with 14 clubs since entering the league as a 2008 fifth-round pick of the Buccaneers.

That experience could help him find a spot on another roster before Week 1 kicks off in less than two weeks.

The Vikings had re-signed Thomas in March on a deal that included $1.95 million fully guaranteed. But he was at the bottom of the safety depth chart. His special teams role wasn't enough. https://t.co/1a2oRsBiZh

— Kevin Seifert (@SeifertESPN) August 30, 2026

MaroonBells wrote:

Could Dolphins want JJ McCarthy at QB2? They traded Ewers to Jags who will now likely release Nick Mullens. Some speculating that Mullens could find his way back to Minnesota.

Mullens would definitely be an improvement for the quarterback room.

The Vikings released veteran DT Isaiahh Loudermilk, per source.

— Alec Lewis (@alec_lewis) August 30, 2026

Marshall Lang was one of Nolan Teasley’s first signings once he became GM of the Minnesota #Vikings: https://t.co/61zRwHdguE

— VikingzFanPage (@vikingzfanpage) August 30, 2026

The #Vikings are releasing LB Josh Ross, per @AaronWilson_NFL.

Minnesota has to relieve 30 more roster spots by 5 PM CT. pic.twitter.com/ioVP4hT8YR

— VikingzFanPage (@vikingzfanpage) August 30, 2026

The #Vikings are releasing RB Zavier Scott, per @alec_lewis pic.twitter.com/wvjN85GG5f

— VikingzFanPage (@vikingzfanpage) August 30, 2026

Full list of players the #Vikings have released so far:

• RB Zavier Scott
• OL Tristan Leigh
• TE Marshall Lang
• LB Josh Ross
• S Tavierre Thomas
• DT Isaiahh Loudermilk
• OL Delby Lemieux

Minnesota has to relieve 29 more roster spots by 5 PM CT.

— VikingzFanPage (@vikingzfanpage) August 30, 2026

The #Vikings are waiving OL Walter Rouse, per @TomPelissero. pic.twitter.com/jlgmV6YRnv

— VikingzFanPage (@vikingzfanpage) August 30, 2026

Probably the weirdest factor in today’s decisions for the Vikings. https://t.co/8RNj6KXv5V

— Jason Harmon (@JasonHarmonNFL) August 30, 2026

Rouse is easily the nicest dude in the organization. Would spend time after almost every single camp practice signing for fans and taking pictures. https://t.co/GA3xpprJ7f

— Jason Harmon (@JasonHarmonNFL) August 30, 2026

The Vikings are expected to roll with UDFA rookie and former Ray Guy Award winner Brett Thorson as their punter, per source.

— Alec Lewis (@alec_lewis) August 30, 2026

The #Vikings are releasing veteran punter Johnny Hekker, meaning Brett Thorson has been won the punting job in Minnesota, per @alec_lewis. pic.twitter.com/kuBlIbOJEK

— VikingzFanPage (@vikingzfanpage) August 30, 2026

#Vikings new special teams unit:

K: Will Reichard

LS: Andrew DePaola

P: Brett Thorson pic.twitter.com/0TFvLL7lzW

— VikingzFanPage (@vikingzfanpage) August 30, 2026