Roc Thomas returns to Vikings, this time on practice squad

Vikings rookie running back Roc Thomas cleared waivers Thursday and was added to the team's practice squad. Thomas was waived when the Vikings claimed Detroit running back Ameer Abdullah on Wednesday.

November 8, 2018 at 11:08PM
(The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Vikings rookie running back Roc Thomas cleared waivers Thursday and was added to the team's practice squad.

(The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Thomas was waived when the Vikings claimed Detroit running back Ameer Abdullah on Wednesday.

Thomas, a rookie from Jacksonville State, had a strong preseason after signing as an undrafted free agent. He played in five regular season games, gaining 30 yards on eight carries and catching two passes for 21 yards. He also returned one kickoff for 20 yards.

To make room, the Vikings released guard Landon Turner from the practice squad.

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Chris Miller supervises coverage of professional sports teams. He has been at the Minnesota Star Tribune since 1999 and is a former sports editor of the Duluth News-Tribune and the Mesabi Daily News.

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