8:33 a.m.: Murphy, Risner to I.R.
The Vikings also plan to put pass rusher Gabriel Murphy on short-term injured reserve to start the season, a source said. Teams can designate two players for short-term IR during final roster cuts, keeping them out for a minimum of four games. Murphy, the undrafted free agent who’d shown promise this offseason, missed most of Vikings camp with an undisclosed injury. He could also return for the Jets game on Oct. 6.
Guard Dalton Risner is expected to be the other player placed on short-term IR. He has missed most of camp and the preseason due to a back injury.
Star Tribune writer Andrew Krammer contributed to this report.