DeWayne McBride
#4 RB,
Free Agent
ACTUAL 2022
- FPTS
RANK:-
2023 SEASON
70 FPTS
RANK:72
AGE
21 yrs
HEIGHT/WEIGHT
5'10'' / 209 lbs
COLLEGE
UAB
Back on Vikings' practice squad
Published: 2024-08-28
McBride signed with Minnesota's practice squad Wednesday, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
The 2023 seventh-round pick spent all of 2023 on the Vikings' practice squad and did not see any NFL action. McBride entered training camp competing for a depth spot in the backfield, but Minnesota opted to keep just two running backs -- Aaron Jones and Ty Chandler -- on the 53-man roster. McBride could be promoted to the active roster should Jones or Chandler miss time, but it's not guaranteed due to the Vikings also signing Myles Gaskin to the taxi squad.
Loses roster spot
Published: 2024-08-26
McBride was waived by the Vikings on Monday, Craig Peters of the team's official site reports.
McBride spent last season on Minnesota's practice squad after failing to make their initial 53-man roster, the signed a reserve/future contract with the team in January.
Suits up for preseason finale
Published: 2024-08-24
McBride carried the ball 11 times for 34 yards and caught two of three targets for 27 yards in Saturday's 26-3 preseason win over the Eagles.
The 2023 seventh-round pick missed some practice time earlier this week with a minor knee issue, but McBride was healthy for the Vikings' preseason finale and saw action as the second running back into the game after Myles Gaskin. McBride didn't come off the practice squad as a rookie, and with Aaron Jones, Ty Chandler and Kene Nwangwu all locked into roster spots, the UAB product may not get a chance to make his NFL regular-season debut in 2024 either.
Limited to sideline work
Published: 2024-08-22
McBride (knee) was limited to individual work on the sidelines during Thursday's practice session, Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
McBride was seen with a wrap on his right knee Thursday, and he was held out of team drills. The 2023 seventh-round pick played 27 snaps (15 on offense, 12 on special teams) in the Vikings' second preseason game against the Browns, finishing the contest with 17 rushing yards on six carries. McBride is competing against Kene Nwangwu and Myles Gaskin for a depth running back role behind Aaron Jones and Ty Chandler.
Comes off NFI list
Published: 2024-07-24
McBride (undisclosed) was activated off the Vikings' active/non-football injury list Wednesday, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
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.
Heads to NFI list
Published: 2024-07-22
The Vikings placed McBride (undisclosed) on their NFI list Monday.
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 significantly jeopardize the 23-year-old's chances at making the Vikings' 53-man roster.
Signs deal with Minnesota
Published: 2024-01-08
McBride signed a reserve/future contract with the Vikings on Monday, Craig Peters of the team's official website reports.
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.
Stays with Vikings' practice squad
Published: 2023-08-30
McBride signed with Minnesota's practice squad Wednesday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
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).
Cut by Minnesota
Published: 2023-08-29
The Vikings waived McBride on Tuesday, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
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.