Tonyan reverted to the Vikings' practice squad Friday, per the NFL's transaction log. Tonyan played six snaps (two on offense, four on special teams) and did not record a stat during the Vikings' 30-20 loss to the Rams on Thursday night. Tonyan has been elevated from the practice squad three times this year, which is the most that a team can elevate a player in a season. The Vikings would have to sign the 30-year-old tight end to the active roster if they wish for Tonyan to continue to play for Minnesota.
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ACTIVELatest Robert Tonyan news
Team
Minnesota Vikings
Birthdate
4/30/1994 (30)
Status
Practice Squad
HT/WT
6'5", 240 lbs
Birthplace
McHenry, IL, USA
Position
TE
College
Indiana State
Experience
7 seasons
Career History
Minnesota Vikings
2024-Present
(1 season)
Chicago Bears
2023-2024
(1 season)
Green Bay Packers
2018-2023
(5 seasons)
Detroit Lions
2017-2018
(1 season)
Tonyan reverted to the Vikings' practice squad Friday, per the NFL's transaction log. Tonyan played six snaps (two on offense, four on special teams) and did not record a stat during the Vikings' 30-20 loss to the Rams on Thursday night. Tonyan has been elevated from the practice squad three times this year, which is the most that a team can elevate a player in a season. The Vikings would have to sign the 30-year-old tight end to the active roster if they wish for Tonyan to continue to play for Minnesota.
The Vikings elevated Tonyan from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of Thursday's game against the Rams. T.J. Hockenson (knee) will remain on injured reserve, opening the door for Tonyan to be elevated to the active roster Thursday. Tonyan will serve as the Vikings' No. 3 tight end behind Johnny Mundt and Josh Oliver. Tonyan has not seen a target across his four regular-season outings this year.
Tonyan signed with the Vikings' practice squad Tuesday. Despite being released from the active roster for the second time this month, Tonyan appears to like his environment enough to stay in Minnesota on the practice squad. He will continue to provide depth at tight end for as long as T.J. Hockenson (knee) is sidelined.
The Vikings released Tonyan on Tuesday. Tonyan was signed to the Vikings' active roster Oct. 19 for the second time this season to serve as the No. 3 tight end behind Josh Oliver and Johnny Mundt. With T.J. Hockenson (knee) on track to return from injured reserve for Week 8 or 9, there doesn't appear to be room for Tonyan, and he will be released for the second time this month. Tonyan could stick around in Minnesota and sign with the practice squad again, but he has an opportunity to explore his options and sign with a team in need of depth at tight end.
The Vikings signed Tonyan from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports. Tonyan began the regular season on the Vikings' practice squad after he was unsuccessful in making the 53-man roster at the end of training camp. He signed with the active roster Oct. 3 after being elevated from the practice squad twice, but he was released five days later to make room for running back Myles Gaskin. Tonyan is now back on the active roster and will serve as the No. 3 tight end Sunday against the Lions behind Josh Oliver and Johnny Mundt. T.J. Hockenson (knee) had his 21-day practice window open Oct. 2, and it's unclear what Tonyan's fate will be once the former returns from injured reserve.
The Vikings signed Tonyan to the practice squad Wednesday, per the NFL's transaction log. Tonyan was jettisoned from the active roster Tuesday to make room for running back Myles Gaskin. Tonyan had the chance to sign with another team, but the 30-year-old tight end will opt to stick around with Minnesota on the practice squad. He's played 38 snaps (11 on offense, 27 on special teams) across three regular-season outings with the Vikings.
The Vikings released Tonyan on Tuesday, per the NFL's transaction log. The Vikings are on a bye for Week 6, and with T.J. Hockenson (knee) on track to return for Week 7 or 8, there doesn't appear to be room for Tonyan on the active roster. Tonyan could opt to stick around and sign with the Vikings' practice squad or explore his options elsewhere.
Tonyan signed with the Vikings' 53-man roster from their practice squad Thursday. Tonyan has been elevated each of the last two weeks, seeing 10 snaps on offense, but not yet receiving a target. The veteran tight end's promotion comes with Josh Oliver (wrist) currently questionable for Sunday's game in London against the Jets and T.J. Hockenson (knee) still likely at least another week away from returning. If Oliver is unable to suit up for the contest, Tonyan and Johnny Mundt will likely be the only healthy tight ends for the Vikings in Week 5.
Tonyan reverted to the Vikings' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log. The tight end played on seven of 68 offensive snaps and 10 special-teams snaps, recording no stats. Tonyan was also elevated for the Vikings' Week 3 win over the Texans but again did not record any counting stats. Tonyan served as the No. 3 tight end behind Johnny Mundt and Josh Oliver in both contests.