Vikings’ Former 1st-Round Pick Gets Elevated To Active Roster
A Minnesota Vikings’ first-round fumble from back in the day has found another home in the NFL.
Per Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk on NBC Sports, Laquon Treadwell has been signed to the 53-man roster of the Indianapolis Colts. Florio included that in order for the spot to be available for Treadwell, the Colts place All-Pro defensive tackle Deforest Buckner on injured reserve.
Former Vikings’ 1st-Rounder Laquon Treadwell Activated To Colts’ Active Roster
GettyCINCINNATI, OHIO – AUGUST 23: Laquon Treadwell #13 of the Indianapolis Colts is tackled by Nate Brooks #41 of the Cincinnati Bengals during the NFL Preseason 2025 game between Indianapolis Colts and Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium on August 23, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
Per Josh Alper, Laquon Treadwell has appeared in 85 career NFL games with the Minnesota Vikings, Atlanta Falcons, Jacksonville Jaguars, Baltimore Ravens, Seattle Seahawks, and the Indianapolis Colts.
On his career, Laquon Treadwell has caught 111 receptions on 178 targets. These receptions have gone for a total of 1,242 yards and five touchdowns. The receiver has never turned the ball over, and has a long reception of 58 yards. He has caught a pass for a first down 67 times.
Laquon Treadwell Fizzles Out In Twin Cities
GettyMINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – OCTOBER 24: Wide receiver Laquon Treadwell #11 of the Minnesota Vikings runs against the defense of Fabian Moreau #31 of the Washington Redskins at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 24, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
Laquon Treadwell was taken with the 23rd overall pick of the 2016 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings out of Ole Miss. Treadwell was a prolific wide receiver for his alma-mater. He totaled 202 receptions for 2,393 yards and 21 touchdowns, per
In his junior season of 2015, Treadwell made a name for himself. He boasted 82 receptions for 1,153 yards, and 11 touchdowns. This performance got him to be a finalist for that year’s Biletnikoff Award. He also earned first-team All-SEC and All-American honors.
Laquon Treadwell’s 6’2, 210lb frame made him a very intriguing wide receiver prospect in the 2016 NFL Draft. The Vikings decided to take a swing on Treadwell. At the time, they didn’t quite know what they had in the duo of Stefon Diggs and Adam Thielen quite yet.
Treadwell never quite caught on in Minnesota, and he was released after the 2019 season.
Laquon Treadwell Keeps Career Alive
GettyINDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – AUGUST 17: Laquon Treadwell #7 of the Indianapolis Colts give a thumbs up as he walks off field after the game against the Arizona Cardinals at Lucas Oil Stadium on August 17, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
Treadwell has been with the Colts since 2024. He appeared in two games for Indy that season, spending a majority of the time on the practice squad.
The Colts gave him a reserve/future contract on January 6th, 2025. He was released from the team on August 26th, 2025 as part of final cuts. The Colts then signed him to the team’s practice squad two days later on August 28th.
Laquon Treadwell will be walking into a great situation. The Indianapolis Colts sit at a 7-2 record and are currently the 2nd seed in the AFC.
Seahawks Get Shock Update: Super Bowl MVP Now Expected to Play vs. Cardinals
ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported November 8 that Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp is “expected to play” Sunday, November 9, when the Arizona Cardinals visit Lumen Field. Kupp carries a questionable tag because of hamstring and heel injuries but trended upward by week’s end.
Seahawks WR Cooper Kupp (questionable, hamstring/heel) is expected to play Sunday vs. Cardinals, per source.
Seattle listed Kupp as a non-participant early in the week before he progressed and was ultimately listed as questionable on the final injury report. ESPN’s Seahawks beat coverage noted Kupp was a full participant Friday, a positive sign that aligned with Fowler’s update.
The timing matters for a Seahawks receiver group that has been stretched. Seattle ruled out Jake Bobo (calf), sent Dareke Young (quad/hip) to the IR and listed rookie Tory Horton (groin/shin) as doubtful for Sunday. The team also added speedster Rashid Shaheed this week to bolster depth, but Kupp’s availability changes the target tree.
What Fowler Reported
Fowler, ESPN’s senior national NFL reporter, posted Saturday that “Seahawks WR Cooper Kupp (questionable, hamstring/heel) is expected to play Sunday vs. Cardinals, per source.” His update comes one week after multiple reports indicated Kupp was unlikely to play against Washington; Seattle indeed held him out in Week 9.
The Seahawks’ own injury report on Friday listed Kupp as questionable but reflected the late-week progress. NBC Sports also summarized Seattle’s final designations, noting Horton as doubtful and Kupp questionable to face Arizona.
What It Means for Seattle’s Offense
GettyCooper Kupp returning to the explosive Seattle Seahawks offense makes an already deadly unit even more lethal.
If Kupp is active, he immediately resumes an important, impactful role in offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak’s system as a chain-mover from the slot with flexibility outside. His presence should free up Jaxon Smith-Njigba on intermediate digs and crossers while giving Sam Darnold a reliable hot answer against pressure. Seattle’s midweek trade for Rashid Shaheed adds a vertical stressor, potentially clearing space for Kupp’s option routes.
Even a managed snap count would matter. Seattle leaned on practice-squad elevations and rookies last week and is still short on healthy bodies. A functional Kupp alters how Arizona can bracket coverage; the Cardinals’ defense has mixed zone-match looks with pressure, but Kupp’s route craft makes him a tough third-down assignment.
Seattle also formalized its receiver room by acquiring Shaheed earlier in the week amid injuries, which further signaled the team wanted immediate help. Still, a healthy Kupp would be the top read in high-leverage downs.
On the season, Kupp has 24 receptions for 293 yards and a touchdown – modest numbers for the MVP of Super Bowl LVI. However, his presence in the Seattle passing game has opened up Smith-Njigba and allowed the young receiver to dominate in the passing game.
The Bigger Picture
Kupp signed a three-year deal with Seattle in March after the Rams released him in a cap move, reuniting the Yakima native with his home-state team. He brings elite route timing and strong hands to a unit that has leaned into rhythm passing under Darnold. Availability has been Kupp’s question in recent seasons; hamstring issues cost him time with Los Angeles and now have cropped up in Seattle.
