MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The Minnesota Vikings have a new wide receiver on the roster, and to make room for the signing, they waived a rookie defensive tackle who was shot four times in Washington, D.C., earlier this offseason.
The team announced the signing of Dede Westbrook and waiving of Jaylen Twyman Monday, along with the news that they’ve signed the remainder of their drafted rookies.
Twyman was visiting his aunt in his hometown of D.C. last month when he was shot while riding in a car. He suffered superficial injuries. The Vikings intend to place him on the reserve/non-football injury list, but to do so, Twyman must first clear waivers, during which time other teams will be able to claim him.