Vikings sign DeeJay Dallas to 53-man roster; add Corey Robinson II
The Minnesota Vikings announced Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, that they signed running back DeeJay Dallas to the 53-man roster and added offensive lineman Corey Robinson II to the practice squad. The club elevated Dallas from its practice squad after multiple roster moves this season. Robinson spent the 2026 offseason with the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent before joining Minnesota’s practice squad.
Dallas has appeared in all seven Vikings games this season in various roster roles. He has rushed four times for 14 yards and caught four passes for 34 yards while logging 63 offensive snaps. He has also logged 123 special teams snaps and participated in 68 percent of Minnesota’s special teams plays. The team identified Dallas as a contributor on kick coverage, and he has recorded six special teams tackles; he helped key Myles Price’s 68-yard kickoff return in Week 1.
Corey Robinson II began his college career at Kansas in 2021, where he took a redshirt season before transferring to Georgia Tech for the 2022-24 seasons. In 2025, he played at Arkansas and helped the Razorbacks produce more than 500 yards of offense in six of 12 games. Robinson spent the 2026 offseason with the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent. The Vikings signed him to the practice squad to add offensive-line depth.
The team’s release framed Dallas as a player who has helped the Vikings navigate health and depth at the running back position while providing a spark on special teams. The promotion restores Dallas to the 53-man roster after earlier roster activity that included moves between the practice squad and the 53-man roster. Robinson’s addition gives Minnesota another young lineman with experience at multiple collegiate programs and some NFL offseason exposure. The Vikings announced the transactions Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026.
NFL Sports Blog Take
Dallas’s snap distribution this season underscores that his primary value for the Vikings has come on special teams, where he has been a consistent presence. Promoting him to the 53-man roster preserves that special-teams continuity while keeping a depth option available at running back. Robinson gives Minnesota an offensive lineman with varied college experience and a brief NFL offseason stint, adding developmental depth to the roster.