- DeWayne McBride
- #27
- Team MIN
- Pos RB
- Status AActive
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Pre-Season Outlook
McBride spent his entire rookie season on the practice squad after being a seventh-round selection in 2023, and it's telling that the Vikings didn't think he could contribute despite their struggles to find useful options in the backfield. McBride possesses the raw talent to be a lead back though, at least in an early-down role, so Minnesota is being patient with his development. The team brought in Aaron Jones this offseason on a one-year deal to be the clear lead back, which should buy McBride more time to smooth out the rough edges in his game.
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Comes off NFI list
McBride (undisclosed) was activated off the Vikings' active/non-football injury list Wednesday, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Analysis: McBride's injury must have not been serious, as the 23-year-old running back spent just two days on Minnesota's active/non-football injury list before activation. Now that the UAB product has returned to form, he's expected to compete with Myles Gaskin and Kene Nwangwu for a depth role in the Vikings' backfield.
Published: Wed, Jul 24 at 1:41pm by Rotowire.com
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Heads to NFI list
The Vikings placed McBride (undisclosed) on their active/non-football injury list Monday.
Analysis: The nature and severity of McBride's injury is currently unknown, but he'll now begin Minnesota's training camp on the NFI list. McBride, a 2023 seventh-round pick out of UAB, is still eligible to practice or play at any point in the preseason, but this injury could jeopardize the 23-year-old's chances at making the Vikings' 53-man roster.
Published: Mon, Jul 22 at 1:53pm by Rotowire.com
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Signs deal with Minnesota
McBride signed a reserve/future contract with the Vikings on Monday, Craig Peters of the team's official website reports.
Analysis: McBride spent the entirety of the 2023 campaign on the Vikings' practice squad after the team picked him in the seventh round of the 2023 NFL Draft. The running back will now look to secure a spot on Minnesota's 53-man roster ahead of the 2024 season.
Published: Mon, Jan 8 at 5:55pm by Rotowire.com
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Stays with Vikings' practice squad
McBride signed with Minnesota's practice squad Wednesday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Analysis: McBride failed to make the team out of training camp, but the 2023 seventh-round pick out of UAB will remain in Minnesota's organization. He could eventually play a role for the Vikings, though the team's 53-man roster has a crowded running back room, which includes Alexander Mattison (undisclosed), Ty Chandler, Myles Gaskin and Kene Nwangwu (undisclosed).
Published: Wed, Aug 30 at 1:35pm by Rotowire.com
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Cut by Minnesota
The Vikings waived McBride on Tuesday, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Despite Alexander Mattison and Kene Nwangwu missing the entire preseason due to undisclosed injuries, McBride didn't appear to be in serious consideration for a spot on the Vikings' initial 53-man roster. Assuming McBride clears waivers, the team may bring the 2023 seventh-rounder back as a member of its 16-man practice squad.
Published: Tue, Aug 29 at 11:23am by Rotowire.com
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Leads backfield in final exhibtion
McBride rushed the ball eight times for 37 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 18-17 preseason loss to the Cardinals.
Analysis: None of Alexander Mattison (undisclosed), Ty Chandler or Kene Nwangwu (undisclosed) logged a carry, leaving McBride to lead the backfield. He was efficient with the opportunity and also punched in a score from one yard away. McBride will likely begun the regular season buried on the depth chart, though the uncertain health status of Mattison and Nwangwu could change things.
Published: Sat, Aug 26 at 7:13pm by Rotowire.com
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Remains buried on depth chart
McBride carried the ball six times for 18 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 24-16 preseason loss to the Titans.
Analysis: McBride saw only one carry in the first half, during which Ty Chandler earned the majority of the work. McBride did take the field more in the second half, highlighted by a one-yard touchdown plunge with just under six minutes remaining in the game. His usage suggests he's currently fourth on the depth chart, as neither Alexander Mattison (undisclosed) and Kene Nwangwu (undisclosed) suited up.
Published: Sat, Aug 19 at 10:08pm by Rotowire.com
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Minimal impact in preseason opener
McBride rushed six times for 15 yards and wasn't targeted in Thursday's 24-13 preseason loss to the Seahawks.
Analysis: McBride was the second running back into the game after Ty Chandler, but most of his touches came in the second half. The rookie seventh-round pick also had three kickoff returns for 50 yards in his NFL debut. McBride did little in this game to change his standing as Minnesota's No. 4 running back behind Alexander Mattison (undisclosed), Kene Nwangwu (undisclosed) and Chandler. He'll look to contribute more on offense in the second preseason game against the Titans on Aug. 19.
Published: Thu, Aug 10 at 10:17pm by Rotowire.com
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Getting more practice reps
McBride picked up some extra reps in Tuesday's practice with Alexander Mattison and Kene Nwangwu both banged up, but none of the backup running backs in Minnesota have made a strong impression so far this summer, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Even with the Vikings providing no indication that Mattison or Nwangwu is tending to a serious injury, there's sure to be more chatter about the Vikings bringing in a veteran running back. They were the only team in the league to enter training camp with fewer than five tailbacks on the roster, and by the end of Tuesday's practice, it was only McBride and Ty Chandler left standing healthy. If nothing else, Minnesota may need to sign someone to share the load with McBride and the other backups…read more
Published: Wed, Aug 2 at 11:28am by Rotowire.com
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Inks rookie deal
McBride (hamstring) signed a four-year contract with the Vikings on Tuesday, Craig Peters of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Alec Lewis of The Athletic notes that the 2022 seventh-round pick, who wasn't able to participate in the NFL Scouting Combine or at UAB's pro day due to a hamstring injury, was spotted at Tuesday practice. Now that he's presumably past the health concern, McBride will look to cement a depth role in a Minnesota backfield that currently includes Dalvin Cook, Alexander Mattison, Ty Chandler and Kene Nwangwu. That said, Cook's future with the team is unclear and if the Vikings part ways with him,…read more
Published: Tue, Jun 6 at 2:01pm by Rotowire.com
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