Minnesota Vikings make key roster moves ahead of Christmas Day clash with Detroit Lions as the team looks to win its fourth straight game.

Players from the Vikings can still earn placement in the games through replacing injured players or replacing those in the Super Bowl. However, no one making it in the initial voting should be a red flag for those following the events of the 2025 season in Minnesota.

To take Kelly’s spot on the 53-man roster, the team signed lineman Henry Byrd from the practice squad to the active roster. Byrd has appeared in a couple of games for the Vikings this season, playing 12 snaps, all on special teams.

NFL issues Week 16 punishment for Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith during a play in the win over the New York Giants.

After a disappointing year, the Minnesota Vikings’ Christmas victory over the Detroit Lions presented all of the evidence you need that this team could

After defeating the Lions 23-10 on Christmas Day, Vikings veteran safety Harrison Smith issued an emotional guarantee.

Vikings' fans gave Harrison Smith a standing ovation after a huge game in Thursday's 23-10 win over the Detroit Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium. Smith got a game ball, and got emotional in the locker room after the win.

The Minnesota Vikings are potential players for a new QB in the trade market, and one of the NFL's best might become available.