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Vikings add LB Calvin Munson to practice squad, release former first-rounder

Munson is a linebacker who has previously played for Vikings DC Brian Flores.
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Aug 25, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; New England Patriots linebacker Calvin Munson (43) celebrates after an interception during the first half against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Aug 25, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; New England Patriots linebacker Calvin Munson (43) celebrates after an interception during the first half against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium. | Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images

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The Vikings have signed linebacker Calvin Munson and wide receiver Trishton Jackson to the practice squad, they announced on Monday. Tight end N'Keal Harry, a former Patriots first-round pick, has been released from the practice squad.

Jackson was previously on the Vikings' active roster, but Munson is a new addition to the organization. The 29-year-old previously played for Brian Flores in Miami and has also spent time with the Giants and Patriots.

Munson played at San Diego State, Kevin O'Connell's alma mater, and signed with the Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2017. He made five starts as a rookie and played nearly 400 defensive snaps. Since then, he's bounced around between the Dolphins and Patriots, having three separate stints with each team. Munson has split time between practice squads and active rosters, primarily playing on special teams when he's seen the field.

The 6'1", 240-pound veteran gives the Vikings a little bit more depth at linebacker moving forward.

Harry, 26, didn't pan out as a first-rounder with the Patriots, spent 2022 with the Bears, and then signed with the Vikings in August 2023. He's mostly been on Minnesota's practice squad and transitioned from wide receiver to tight end this past offseason.

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WILL RAGATZ

Will Ragatz is a senior writer for Vikings On SI, who also covers the Twins, Timberwolves, Gophers, and other Minnesota teams. He is a credentialed Minnesota Vikings beat reporter, covering the team extensively at practices, games and throughout the NFL draft and free agency period. Ragatz attended Northwestern University, where he studied at the prestigious Medill School of Journalism. During his time as a student, he covered Northwestern Wildcats football and basketball for SB Nation’s Inside NU, eventually serving as co-editor-in-chief in his junior year. In the fall of 2018, Will interned in Sports Illustrated’s newsroom in New York City, where he wrote articles on Major League Baseball, college football, and college basketball for SI.com.

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