The Seattle Seahawks had a sizable collection of running backs on their roster over the summer. In the middle of this week, the Seahawks saw one of their former running backs from a few years ago land a new gig.
The Minnesota Vikings announced on social media Wednesday they signed veteran DeeJay Dallas to their practice squad.
The Vikings have signed QB Max Brosmer, WR Dillon Bell, RB DeeJay Dallas and OLB Kyle Van Noy to the practice squad,” wrote the team’s official X account.
Dallas contributed in multiple ways after the Seahawks selected him at No. 144 overall in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL Draft. Dallas provided depth in the backfield as a runner and pass-catcher. He also returned kickoffs and punts.
In 2021, Dallas posted 1,035 all-purpose yards. He tallied 138 rushing yards, 133 receiving yards and 764 kick return yards during that campaign.
Over the past two seasons, Dallas has played for the Arizona Cardinals, Carolina Panthers and Jacksonville Jaguars. The Jaguars waived the running back as part of their final roster cuts at the end of the 2026 preseason.
The 27-year-old will now get another shot back in the NFC.
Former Seahawks RB DeeJay Dallas Signs With Vikings
On the team website, the Vikings highlighted the fact Dallas will be playing again for former Seahawks executive Nolan Teasley.
“Dallas, 27, was a fourth-round draft pick by Seattle in 2020 out of Miami and is reuniting with General Manager Nolan Teasley after spending 2025 with Carolina and Jacksonville,” wrote Vikings.com’s Rob Kleifield. “He appeared in 61 games for the Seahawks from 2020-23 and 17 for Arizona in 2024 prior to splitting time with the Panthers and Jaguars.”
Dallas has played almost three times as many games for the Seahawks than all his other teams combined. So he hasn’t had much success finding a role outside of Seattle.
But with the NFL’s modern practice squad rules, Dallas could have an opportunity as a roster elevation on game days.
The Vikings have three running backs on their active roster — Aaron Jones Sr., Jordan Mason and Demond Claiborne. Currently, Dallas is Minnesota’s only running back on the practice squad.
In 61 games for the Seahawks, Dallas posted 468 rushing yards and 396 receiving yards in 61 games. Overall, he has registered 945 yards from scrimmage in six NFL seasons. Dallas has also averaged 25.3 yards per kickoff and 9.4 yards per punt return.
The running back played three games for the Panthers and three for the Jaguars last season.
Seahawks RB Depth Entering 2026 NFL Season
Going into the 2026 regular season, the Seahawks are trying to replace Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker.
The team had a wide variety of running backs to compete for a role during training camp and the preseason. The Seahawks settled on three backs for their initial roster — Emanuel Wilson, Jadarian Price and George Holani.
Seattle also has veteran running back Zach Charbonnet on the PUP list. He will miss at least the first four regular season games.
Until Charbonnet returns, Wilson and Price will likely share the backfield with Price perhaps taking as much responsibility as he can handle as a rookie. Holani will play the Dallas-like role as the versatile backfield and special teams contributor.
The Seahawks will open the regular season against the New England Patriots on September 9.
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