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Giants' Dontae Fleming signing has J.J. McCarthy's fingerprints all over it The New York Giants added Dontae Fleming to the practice squad, giving J.J. McCarthy a familiar face from his Vikings days.

OCTOBER 7 • GMENHQ.COM

Headed to New York Fleming was signed to the Giants' practice squad Tuesday, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.

Impact Fleming tried out with New York on Sept. 22, and he will now join the team's practice unit. The wide receiver will provide the team with an additional depth option behind Malik Nabers and Malachi Fields, helping fill the void of Braxton Berrios (foot), who is expected to miss multiple weeks of action.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Tries out with Giants Fleming (undisclosed) tried out with the Giants Tuesday, Howard Balzer of USA Today reports.

Impact Fleming has moved past the undisclosed injury that landed him on Minnesota's injured reserve before being waived with an injury settlement earlier this month. Should he catch on with the Giants, the 24-year-old could provide additional depth at receiver, as Malik Nabers is currently dealing with a shoulder injury.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches injury settlement with Vikes Minnesota waived Fleming (undisclosed) from its injured reserve list with an injury settlement Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Unless he's claimed during the current waiver period, Fleming will become a free agent once again. He boasts intriguing speed (4.44 40-yard dash), but he wasn't especially productive at Tulane.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to IR for Minnesota Fleming (undisclosed) reverted to the Vikings' injured reserve list Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact The Vikings waived/injured Fleming on Sunday. The wide receiver cleared waivers and will now spend the entirety of the 2026 regular season on injured reserve unless he is waived with an injury settlement. Fleming will likely spend the year on reserve and look to sign a future deal with the Vikings again in January.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Waived/injured by Minnesota The Vikings waived/injured Fleming (undisclosed) on Sunday, Rob Kleifield of the team's official site reports.

Impact Fleming failed to make the 53-man roster as a rookie UDFA out of Tulane in 2025, spending the entirety of the regular season with the Vikings' practice squad. The wide receiver appears to be on a similar path for 2026, except instead of joining the team's practice squad, he will likely spend the season on injured reserve if he clears waivers. If Fleming reverts to IR and wants to try to join another franchise once he regains his health, his only option would be to reach an injury settlement with the Vikings.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Max Brosmer's throw goes 26 yards to Dontae Fleming 💪 | 📺: FOX9

Max Brosmer's throw goes 26 yards to Dontae Fleming 💪 | 📺: FOX9

AUGUST 29 • YOUTUBE

Dontae Fleming getting ready for Vikings vs. Ravens

Dontae Fleming getting ready for Vikings vs. Ravens

AUGUST 22 • YOUTUBE

Vikings camp darling is staring at a brutal roster reality Minnesota Vikings receiver Dontae Fleming has impressed in camp, but Myles Price and a crowded depth chart stand between him and the 53-man...

AUGUST 11 • THEVIKINGAGE.COM

Inks future deal with Minnesota The Vikings signed Fleming to a reserve/future contract Monday.

Impact Fleming joined the Vikings as an undrafted free agent in April and spent the entire 2025 season on the team's practice squad after failing to make the 53-man roster at the end of training camp. He was not elevated to the active roster for his rookie season, but Fleming will stick around with the organization and participate in offseason activities with an eye toward making the roster for the 2026 campaign.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Remaining in Minnesota Fleming was signed to the Vikings' practice squad Wednesday, Craig Peters of the team's official website reports.

Impact Fleming went unclaimed on waivers after being let go by Minnesota on Tuesday, and he will now stick around as a member of the team's practice unit. The wide receiver will look to earn an elevation to the active roster at some point this season to make his NFL debut.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Falls short of 53-man roster The Vikings waived Flaming on Tuesday.

Impact Fleming brought speed to the Vikings' receiver room after running a 4.44 40-yard dash, but his production at Tulane was mediocre overall. The 23-year-old finished fourth on the team with 71 receiving yards this preseason.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE