Minnesota has struggled on special teams in a variety of ways thus far.
Long snapper Austin Cutting had two bad snaps on field goals during a three-game stretch. Minnesota also gave up two blocked punts to the Lions.
The Vikings have been less-than-stellar on punt returns this year, too. K.J. Osborn has averaged 1.5 yards per punt return this season. He also fumbled on a punt return in the last game, but the Vikings recovered it.
So special teams has been very inconsistent. The Vikings inactivates show that the team is moving in a fresh direction in that area. Here is the list:
PR KJ Osborn
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LS Austin Cutting
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G Ezra Cleveland
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TE Irv Smith Jr.
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S Curtis Riley
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DE Jordan Brailford
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CB Dylan Mabin
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Panthers inactives:
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RB Christian McCaffrey
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CB Donte Jackson
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S Sam Franklin
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G Dennis Daley
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OT Greg Little
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QB Will Grier
