Joins Minnesota's practice squad
Neal (hamstring) signed a contract with the Vikings' practice squad Wednesday, Rob Kleifield of the team's official site reports.
New Orleans waived Neal in early September on an injury settlement while the second-year running back tended to a hamstring issue, but he appears to have since made a full recovery. After working out with Minnesota on Tuesday, Neal quickly landed a contract, improving the organization's depth at running back while Jordan Mason (thumb) is on injured reserve. As a rookie last season, Neal appeared in 10 games for the Saints, carrying 57 times for 206 yards (3.6 average) and two touchdowns while adding 17 receptions for 104 yards on 19 targets.
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Justin Jefferson
Not practicing, day-to-day
Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said that Jefferson (ankle) won't practice Wednesday and is viewed as day-to-day.
Max Brosmer
Receives promotion from practice squad
The Vikings signed Brosmer off their practice squad Tuesday, Craig Peters of the team's official site reports.
Jauan Jennings
Logs just one catch despite Jefferson injury
Jennings caught one of two targets for one yard Sunday in a 23-16 win against Tampa Bay.
T.J. Hockenson
Catches two passes in win
Hockenson caught two of his four targets for 11 yards in the Vikings' 23-16 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday.
Justin Jefferson
Imaging on ankle returns clean
Jefferson was diagnosed Monday with a sprained left ankle following an MRI, and the Vikings are hopeful that he'll be able to play Sunday versus the Dolphins, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Josh Oliver
Likely done for season
Oliver was diagnosed with a torn biceps following an MRI on Monday and is expected to undergo surgery in the coming days, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Josh Oliver
Torn biceps feared
The Vikings fear that Oliver sustained a torn biceps in Sunday's 23-16 win over the Buccaneers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Will Reichard
Makes every kick Sunday
Reichard hit all three field-goal attempts and both extra-point tries in Sunday's 23-16 win over the Bucs.
Jordan Addison
Records first TD of season
Addison hauled in five of nine targets for 90 yards and one touchdown during Sunday's 23-16 victory at Tampa Bay.
Aaron Jones Sr.
Another 20-plus touches Sunday
Jones tallied 17 carries for 58 yards and reeled in five of six targets for 34 yards during Sunday's 23-16 win in Tampa Bay.