The Vikings signed Gaskin to the 53-man roster from the practice squad Wednesday, Craig Peters of the team's official site reports.
Gaskin had been elevated from the practice squad for Minnesota's first two regular-season games, and the placement of tight end Nick Muse (hand) on IR now opens a spot for him on the active roster. He'll continue handling a depth role behind Aaron Jones and Ty Chandler, while also contributing in the return game Sunday versus the Texans.
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Vikings' Myles Gaskin: Elevated for Week 2
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The Vikings elevated Gaskin from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.
Gaskin will be elevated to the active roster for a second straight week, and he will serve as the No. 3 running back behind Aaron Jones and Ty Chandler for Sunday's game against the 49ers. Gaskin played seven snaps (two on offense, five on special teams) and rushed for minus-three yards on one carry in the Vikings' Week 1 win over the Giants.
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Myles Gaskin: Reverts to practice squad
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Gaskin reverted to the Vikings' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Gaskin played seven snaps Sunday (two on offense, five on special teams), and he lost three yards on his lone carry. Gaskin served as the No. 3 running back behind Aaron Jones and Ty Chandler, and he would likely reprise that role should he be elevated for Week 2 against the 49ers.
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Vikings' Myles Gaskin: Just one carry in season opener
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Gaskin lost three yards on one carry on his lone snap on offense in Sunday's win over the Giants.
Gaskin is the No. 3 running back but won't get much usage as long as Aaron Jones and Ty Chandler are healthy. Gaskin did get five snaps on special teams, mostly on kickoffs, so he could be a factor at some point as a returner.
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Vikings' Myles Gaskin: Pushed up to active roster
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Gaskin was elevated to the Vikings' active roster Saturday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
This had been widely assumed after Gaskin failed to make the initial 53-man roster, leaving the Vikings with just two active running backs ahead of Week 1. At minimum, the 2019 draft pick figures to be a potential return specialist, and he could see some playing in the passing game spelling both Aaron Jones and Ty Chandler.
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Myles Gaskin: Likely to be elevated before Week 1
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Gaskin will likely be elevated to the game day roster from the practice squad before Week 1 to serve as Minnesota's kick returner, Will Ragatz of Sports Illustrated reports.
The Vikings released Gaskin on Tuesday, leaving only Aaron Jones and Ty Chandler in the backfield on the initial 53-man roster, but later signed him to the practice squad. It sounds like Gaskin will serve as the No. 3 RB but the kick return job could be in flux as the Vikings figure out the position with the new kick return rules. Both the No. 3 RB role and kickoff return job are open after the Vikings surprisingly released Kene Nwangwu.
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Myles Gaskin: Joins Vikings practice squad
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Gaskin agreed to a contract Wednesday with Minnesota's practice squad, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
The Vikings released Gaskin on Tuesday, leaving only Aaron Jones and Ty Chandler in the backfield on the initial 53-man roster. Minnesota may look at external additions at running back but will at least keep Gaskin around for insurance on the practice squad.
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Vikings' Myles Gaskin: Released by Minnesota
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Gaskin was released by Minnesota, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Gaskin faced an uphill battle to win a roster spot as he was fourth on the depth chart at running back behind Aaron Jones, Ty Chandler and Kene Nwangwu. He was solid in the preseason (13 carries for 61 yards in Saturday's finale), so he could find work as a reserve elsewhere in the league or land on Minnesota's practice squad.
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Vikings' Myles Gaskin: Has 45 yards rushing in preseason win
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Gaskin had nine carries for 45 yards and two receptions for 10 yards in Saturday's preseason win over Cleveland.
Gaskin showed he can be a steady veteran as a reserve running back, but he may face an uphill battle to win a roster spot. The Vikings are likely to keep just three running backs with Kene Nwangwu currently ahead of Gaskin on the depth chart.
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Vikings' Myles Gaskin: Staying in Minnesota
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The Vikings signed Gaskin to a reserve/future contract Tuesday.
Gaskin spent the majority of the year on Minnesota's practice squad, appearing in three games and failing to record a single stat in just 10 snaps. He'll look to compete for a depth role this offseason in a backfield that's seemingly open for the time being.
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Myles Gaskin: Reverts to practice squad
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Gaskin reverted to the Vikings' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction report.
Gaskin was elevated to Minnesota's active roster prior to Saturday's loss to the Bengals. He ultimately saw the field for two special-teams snaps (seven percent). The running back will now continue to put in work at practice and await another opportunity to be promoted.
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Vikings' Myles Gaskin: Elevated for Saturday's game
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The Vikings elevated Gaskin from the practice squad for Saturday's game against the Bengals.
With Alexander Mattison (ankle) out for Week 15, Gaskin will provide backfield depth behind Ty Chandler and Kene Nwangwu. Gaskin has yet to play an offensive snap this season.
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Myles Gaskin: Waived by Los Angeles
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The Rams waived Gaskin Tuesday.
Signed off the Vikings' practice squad last month, Gaskin appeared in one game for the Rams, seeing just six special teams snaps. Kyren Williams (ankle) is eligible to return from injured reserve in Week 12, and the Rams are now on their bye. Darrell Henderson and Royce Freeman have handled backfield duties in Williams' absence.
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Rams' Myles Gaskin: Inactive for Week 9
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Gaskin (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Packers, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.
After being signed off the Vikings' practice squad Week 7, Gaskin was inactive for the Rams' ensuing game against the Steelers, but he proceeded to suit up for last week's loss to the Cowboys. However, Gaskin's snaps were limited strictly to special teams in that game, and he'll be out of the mix entirely for Week 9 while the Rams keep rookie Zach Evans active as their No. 3 back behind Darrell Henderson and Royce Freeman.
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Rams' Myles Gaskin: Catches on with Rams
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The Rams signed Gaskin off the Vikings' practice squad Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
With Kyren Williams (ankle) and Ronnie Rivers (knee) both seemingly trending toward absences for Sunday's game against the Steelers, the Rams bolstered their running back room Tuesday with the signings of Gaskin and Royce Freeman, the latter of whom was promoted from Los Angeles' practice squad. Given that Freeman and the lone other healthy back on the 53-man roster -- rookie sixth-round pick Zach Evans -- have combined to play six snaps on offense over the five total games in which they've suited up this season, neither may be guaranteed work over Gaskin, despite being in the organization longer. Gaskin shouldn't require much time to get up to speed with the Rams' offensive concepts given his recent stint in Minnesota under head coach Kevin O'Connell, a disciple of the Sean McVay coaching tree.
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Vikings' Myles Gaskin: Back on roster
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Gaskin was signed to the Vikings' 53-man roster Tuesday, Dane Mizutani of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Gaskin ended up on Minnesota's practice squad after being let go from the Dolphins, but he was elevated to the active roster for Sunday's loss to the Buccaneers. However, the 26-year-old did not play a single snap in the game and was reverted to the practice squad Monday. Now, it appears the Washington product will remain a part of the active roster with his next chance to see the field being Thursday against the Eagles.
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Myles Gaskin: Cut loose by Minnesota
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The Vikings released Gaskin on Friday.
Gaskin lasted only 9-10 days with the Vikings after the Dolphins cut him at the end of the preseason. Minnesota is left with Alexander Mattison and Ty Chandler as the only RBs on the 53-man roster, making rookie DeWayne McBride a strong candidate to come up from the practice squad early in the season, if not for Week 1 against Tampa Bay. Meanwhile, Gaskin could get a shot elsewhere this fall if a team is looking for a veteran back with plenty of experience handling passing downs.
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Vikings' Myles Gaskin: Links up with Minnesota
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Gaskin agreed to a contact with the Vikings on Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Cut by Miami a day earlier, Gaskin lands on his feet with a team that has minimal experience in the backfield behind Alexander Mattison. The Vikings also kept Ty Chandler and Kene Nwangwu (undisclosed) on their initial 53-man roster, but the latter's presence may be about his special teams prowess than what he can contribute as a running back. Gaskin started 17 of his 27 games for Miami between 2020 and 2021, averaging a 158-598-3 rushing line (3.8 yards per carry) and 45-311-3 receiving line (5.7 yards per target) over that two-season stretch.
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Myles Gaskin: Cut free by Miami
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The Dolphins cut Gaskin on Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Gaskin made 17 starts between the 2020 and 2021 seasons but then got only 11 touches over four games last year and tumbled further down the depth chart this offseason. He spent the preseason working behind Raheem Mostert, Jeff Wilson (undisclosed), De'Von Achane (shoulder) and Salvon Ahmed (head), and even undrafted rookie Chris Brooks made his case to surpass Gaskin on the depth chart. If Gaskin does get a chance elsewhere this season, it might be as a passing-down back.
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Dolphins' Myles Gaskin: Strong showing in preseason loss
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Gaskin carried the ball seven times for 57 yards and caught both his targets for 20 yards in Friday's preseason loss to the Falcons.
Rookie De'Von Achane was expected to get a chance to flash his elite speed in the exhibition opener, but instead it was Gaskin who got the start in the backfield, and his experience in coach Mike McDaniels' system showed as he led Miami in rushing yards and scrimmage yards. With Raheem Mostert and Jeff Wilson (undisclosed) at the top of the depth chart, Gaskin could be fighting with Salvon Ahmed for the fourth and final spot at RB, but his solid performance Friday should keep him firmly ahead.
