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Detroit Lions’ running back Ameer Abdullah on Wednesday Adam Thielen Jersey , they had to make a corresponding roster move to get him on the 53-man roster. To do so, they bid adieu to another running back.The announcement came down a little bit ago that the Vikings have waived running back Roc Thomas to make room for Abdullah.Thomas was one of the big stars of the preseason for the Vikings, as he had a huge performance in the preseason opener against the Denver Broncos. Even though it was thought that he was in a battle for the #3 running back spot with fellow undrafted rookie Mike Boone, both of them made the team out of Training Camp. During the season Kirk Cousins Jersey , however, Boone appeared to be the choice over Thomas with Dalvin Cook on the sideline, and that became more apparent today with Thomas’ release.On the season, Thomas had eight carries for 30 yards Marcus Sherels Jersey , and caught two passes for 21 yards. He suffered a hamstring injury in the Week 8 loss to the New Orleans Saints and was inactive for the Week 9 victory over the Detroit Lions. Despite that, Thomas was not waived with any sort of injury designation, so if no team claims him in the next 24 hours, he will become a free agent rather than reverting to the Vikings’ injured reserve list.Roc Thomas out Xavier Rhodes Jersey , Ameer Abdullah in. What are your thoughts, ladies and gentlemen? The Minnesota Vikings drafted Air Force long snapper Austin Cutting with their 12th and final selection of last week’s NFL Draft.If that selection had been made a few years ago, Cutting may have been allowed to join the Vikings and begin an NFL career while serving in the reserves. However, the Department of Defense overturned that policy in 2017 Mike Remmers Jersey , which in turn has put Cutting’s football career into temporary limbo.According to Chris Tomasson of the , Air Force associate athletic director for communications Troy Garnhart said in an email that a decision has yet to be made on Cutting’s status for this season.“At this point, about all we can say is that he will absolutely serve and may have an opportunity to play in the NFL,” Garnhart wrote in an email. “It’s very early in the process and discussions are ongoing. We will not have a resolution for some time.”Former Air Force wide receiver Jalen Robinette tried to go to the NFL two years ago only to have the Air Force nix a waiver request that would have allowed him to play. Robinette is nearing completion of his two years of duty and hopes to latch on with an NFL team at some point this year. Former Navy quarterback-turned-wide receiver Keenan Reynolds was able to get a waiver before the policy was changed. He’s spent time with the Baltimore Ravens Riley Reiff Jersey , Washington Redskins and Seattle Seahawks. He played in two games last year for Seattle.In the meantime, Cutting will participate in Minnesota’s rookie mini-camp this weekend.