The Minnesota Vikings have signed linebacker Anthony Barr, who will start on the practice squad for now. This comes after LB Jordan Hicks got injured, prompting the Vikings to re-sign Barr, their first-round pick in 2014. Additionally, QB Nick Mullens has been designated to return off Injured Reserve and will practice, potentially serving as the No. 2 QB behind Joshua Dobbs. Justin Jefferson has been downgraded to out due to injury.
Nick Mullens activated from injured reserve, will serve as No. 2 QB. https://t.co/lq8jtE6hBM
Vikings elevating LB Anthony Barr for Sunday night's game. He could play a part-time role right away after re-signing earlier this week. QB Nick Mullens activated, he'll be the No. 2 behind Joshua Dobbs. Justin Jefferson downgraded to out. He has yet to fully practice.
The #Vikings have designated QB Nick Mullens to return off Injured Reserve. His practice window is open.
The Vikings have designated QB Nick Mullens for return and he will practice today. That opens a 21-day window during which they must decide whether to add him to the 53-man roster or leave him on IR for the remainder of the season.
Vikings officially signed LB Anthony Barr to their practice squad.
Shameless pre-game plug: Now that former #Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr is a current Vikings linebacker, I should note there is a chapter on him in the book I wrote on the Vikings. If he plays well, I will consider an epilogue. https://t.co/u1HU9hmWWe
Report: Vikings plan to sign Anthony Barr. https://t.co/9uG0WpeAsB
A source confirms that the Vikings are indeed signing linebacker Anthony Barr. He will start on the practice squad for now.
With LB Jordan Hicks hurt, the Vikings are planning to re-sign four-time Pro-Bowl LB Anthony Barr, per league sources. Barr spent eight seasons in Minnesota after becoming the Vikings first-round pick in 2014.