Vikings sign another tryout player in DE Stacy Keely, a former South Dakota St. tight end

May 8, 2019 at 5:09PM
(The Minnesota Star Tribune)
(The Minnesota Star Tribune)

The Vikings signed one more player Wednesday after last weekend's tryouts.

Former University of Alabama-Birmingham defensive end Stacy Keely earned a spot on the 90-man roster during a three-day rookie minicamp. Tackle Adam Bisnowaty, who signed to the practice squad in October, was waived to make room.

Keely (6-6, 232 pounds) was the tallest among 37 tryout players participating over the weekend. He had 5.5 tackles for a loss, four sacks and two forced fumbles in two seasons at UAB.

The Omaha, Neb. native was originally a tight end at South Dakota State. A former track star who won two Nebraska state titles in the high jump, Keely transferred to Iowa Western Community College where he made the move to defensive end.

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Andrew Krammer covers the Vikings for the Minnesota Star Tribune, entering his sixth NFL season. From the Metrodome to U.S. Bank Stadium, he's reported on everything from Case Keenum's Minneapolis Miracle, the offensive line's kangaroo court to Adrian Peterson's suspension.

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