Vikings Sign Ex-Rams QB to the Practice Squad — Lifeline After Wentz Devastation!
Minneapolis, Minn. – Oct. 29, 2025 – The Minnesota Vikings acted fast to reinforce their quarterback position, signing ex-Rams veteran John Wolford to the practice squad on Wednesday. This follows
The #Vikings have signed QB John Wolford to the practice squad.
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Wolford, 30, slots in as the emergency third option behind starter J.J. McCarthy and backup Max Brosmer. The Wake Forest product boasts familiarity with Kevin O’Connell
Head coach Kevin O’Connell lit up post-practice. “John’s battle-tested and knows our offense cold – he’s the perfect insurance policy
Wolford’s playoff pedigree – starring in the Rams’ Wild Card triumph over Seattle – delivers clutch reliability
This roster boost shields McCarthy’s development, empowering Justin Jefferson and the pass catchers
O’Connell’s shrewd reunion underscores his elite roster craft, transforming practice squad into a weapon.
Playoff fire blazes in U.S. Bank Stadium as Minnesota hunts redemption and a championship charge. Wolford embodies their
Skol! Locked, loaded, Vikings rise! 🟣💜
Chiefs WR Star Shuts Down Speculation Amid Trade Rumors — “I Will Never Leave”
Kansas City, MO. With the trade deadline approaching and rumors swirling, Tyquan Thornton publicly reaffirmed his commitment to the Kansas City Chiefs. From being an early-season “stopgap piece” to the full receiver room returning to health, his role has been constantly scrutinized.
“I will never leave,” Thornton said firmly. “I came here to compete for championships and I’ll embrace whatever role the team needs. Rumors are just rumors — I’m focused on practice, execution, and helping the Chiefs win.”
Despite a deep receiver room featuring Rashee Rice, Xavier Worthy, Hollywood Brown, and JuJu Smith-Schuster, Thornton emphasized that his value lies in field-stretching speed, vertical route prowess, and forcing defenses to honor the deep ball, which opens space for Andy Reid’s motion- and option-heavy scheme.
From a numbers standpoint, early-season stretches with larger snap counts showed his impact: on-schedule catches in key downs, enough YAC to keep drives alive, and vertical routes that demand respect from boundary defenders.
Amid trade chatter linking him to several NFC teams, Thornton’s message is inward-facing: stay, compete for snaps, elevate the offense’s ceiling. The Chiefs are said to appreciate his professionalism and are willing to tailor packages to leverage his speed and catch radius in the red zone.
As the deadline clock winds down, Thornton’s public commitment cools the noise and effectively closes the door on an exit. In Kansas City, he’s choosing the harder path: stay, win snaps with performance
