Vikings Add Former Giants Playmakers to Roster Before Lions Game
The Minnesota Vikings needed some help on both sides of the ball with the Detroit Lions next on the docket in Week 9, and they turned to a pair of familiar faces to address it. The Vikings announced on Saturday that they had added Fabian Moreau and Nick Vannett to the roster.
Both players were on the Vikings’ practice squad.
Their additions come amid some injury concerns for the Vikings, who have felt them at every position group this season.
Vikings Call-Up Fabian Moreau
Moreau is a cornerback who was with the Vikings in 2024 and re-signed after the San Francisco 49ers cut him in August. He joins the gameday roster for the first time since Week 2, when the Vikings lost to the Atlanta Falcons.
Moreau replaces former Falcons corner Jeff Okudah, who is out with a concussion.
Originally a third-round pick (No. 81 overall) in the 2017 draft by the Washington Commanders organization, Moreau has also played for the Falcons, Denver Broncos, and New York Giants.
Moreau appeared in seven games for the Vikings during the 2024 regular season. He finished the campaign with 7 total tackles and 1 pass deflection, logging 102 defensive snaps to 56 on special teams, per Pro Football Reference.
The Vikings rank eighth against the pass this season, while the Lions’ passing game is 12th.
Byron Murphy and Isaiah Rodgers still occupy the outside spots for the Vikings, who deploy safety Theo Jackson in the slot.
Nick Vannett Could See Larger Role vs Lions
GettyNick Vannett #81 of the Seattle Seahawks runs after a catch against the Los Angeles Rams.
Vannett and Moreau are reunited on the Vikings, having spent the 2022 season on the Giants together. This will be Vannett’s fourth game with the Vikings this season. He was originally the No. 94 overall in the 2016 draft by the Seattle Seahawks.
Like Moreau, Vannett is a journeyman, boasting stints with the Broncos, Los Angeles Chargers, New Orleans Saints, and Pittsburgh Steelers on his resume.
Vannett has caught 108 passes for 1,012 yards and 9 touchdowns in his career.
He takes the roster spot of Josh Oliver (foot) against the Lions, who will not have First Team All-Pro Kerby Joseph next to Brian Branch at safety. Oliver’s role is as a blocker, though, and the Lions’ focus will be on TE1 T.J. Hockenson and the Vikings’ wide receivers.
That could leave Vannett open for a big play or two as an option later in quarterback J.J. McCarthy’s progressions.
All Eyes on Vikings Quartet
GettyAndrew Van Ginkel #43 of the Minnesota Vikings looks on before a game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
The Vikings also ruled Pro Bowl fullback C.J. Ham out against the Lions, but they still have several players in limbo. Four players, all starters, were listed as questionable on the final injury report of the week.
Offensive tackles Brian O’Neill, who has missed two of the Vikings’ last three games, and Christian Darrisaw are dealing with varying knee injuries.
Safety Josh Metellus’ (foot) status looms large with Okudah already out for this game.
Outside linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel has been sidelined since Week 3 against the Cincinnati Bengals with a neck issue. Van Ginkel was a Pro Bowler in 2024, finishing one half-sack behind Jonathan Greenard for the team lead.
Each one of these players’ absences could have a significant impact on the Vikings, who are trying to get on a roll amid a 3-4 start, against the Lions.
Bills Legend Eric Moulds Sells Final Game-Worn Jersey to Support Teammate Battling Parkinson’s Disease
Buffalo, NY – November 1, 2025
In a gesture that’s brought a wave of emotion across Bills Mafia, legendary wide receiver Eric Moulds — the shining star of Buffalo’s offense through a difficult decade — has auctioned off the
game-worn jersey from his final season to support a former teammate now facing the hardest battle of his life.
For fans who remember the late ’90s and early 2000s, Moulds was the lone constant in an era of instability. Known for his precision routes, contested catches, and quiet leadership, he became the franchise’s beacon of hope through years of quarterback turnover. From 1996 to 2005, he posted
675 receptions, 9,096 yards, and 48 touchdowns, including a historic 100-catch season in 2002, earning three Pro Bowl selections and a permanent place among the Bills’ all-time greats.
That former teammate is Takeo Spikes, the relentless linebacker who commanded Buffalo’s defense with passion and authority. During his time with the team (2003–2005), Spikes recorded over 200 tackles
, earned two Pro Bowls and an All-Pro selection in 2003, and became known as the emotional core of the defense — the “defensive quarterback” who brought fire to every down.
💬 “We carried this team through the storms — him on defense, me on offense,” Moulds said quietly. “Now that he’s fighting something far tougher than any Sunday battle, I want this jersey to fight for him — the same way he fought for Buffalo.”
Spikes, beloved for his intensity and leadership, has recently been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, a neurological disorder that has gradually affected his movement and coordination. Despite the diagnosis, those close to him say his trademark energy and optimism haven’t faded — he continues to train, mentor young athletes, and advocate for player health awareness.
Moulds’ decision to sell his final jersey isn’t about nostalgia — it’s about brotherhood. The proceeds from the auction will go directly to the Bills Alumni Health & Wellness Fund
, supporting Spikes’ treatment and ongoing medical research into Parkinson’s and other neurodegenerative conditions among retired NFL players.
💬 “This jersey carried our pride, our pain, and our fight,” Moulds reflected.
