The Minnesota Vikings parted ways with 37 players on Friday and Saturday, trimming their roster to the NFL-mandated 53 players. Here’s a closer look at the final moves:
Robison released after 11 seasons: One of Minnesota’s biggest moves on Saturday was the surprising cut of veteran defensive end Brian Robison. The depth the Vikings have along the defensive line with their young pass rushers led them to part ways with Robison, who took a $2 million pay cut ahead of OTAs because he hoped to bring a Super Bowl title to the state of Minnesota.