ROBERT TONYAN NEWS

Cut from Minnesota's practice squad The Vikings released Tonyan from their practice squad Friday.

Impact Tonyan bounced between Minnesota's active roster and practice squad throughout the campaign, and he has played in five games, logging 14 offensive snaps without a target. The veteran tight end has had success in the NFL in the past -- including in 2020, when he tallied 52 catches for 586 yards and 11 touchdowns with the Packers -- so it seems likely that he'll find another opportunity with a team in need of tight-end depth. Tonyan's departure from the Vikings' practice squad made room for the team to officially sign former Giants quarterback Daniel Jones to the practice squad.

NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to practice squad Tonyan reverted to the Vikings' practice squad Friday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact 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 do 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 in Minnesota.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated for Thursday's contest The Vikings elevated Tonyan from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of Thursday's game against the Rams.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Opts to stick around in Minnesota Tonyan signed with the Vikings' practice squad Tuesday.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Minnesota again The Vikings released Tonyan on Tuesday.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings Sign Bo Richter to Active Roster from Practice Squad; Terminate Contract of Robert Tonyan Minnesota Vikings Latest News

OCTOBER 22 • VIKINGS.COM

Signed to active roster The Vikings signed Tonyan from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Vikes' practice squad The Vikings signed Tonyan to the practice squad Wednesday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Minnesota The Vikings released Tonyan on Tuesday.

Impact The Vikings are on a bye for Week 6, and with T.J. Hockenson (knee) on track to return for Week 7 or 8, the team doesn't appear to have room for Tonyan on the active roster as a depth tight end. According to Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, head coach Kevin O'Connell said that the Vikings are hopeful to bring Tonyan back as a member of the practice squad.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Vikings The Vikings released Tonyan on Tuesday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to active roster Tonyan signed with the Vikings' 53-man roster from their practice squad Thursday.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings Sign Robert Tonyan During Roster Moves Minnesota Vikings Latest News

OCTOBER 3 • VIKINGS.COM

Reverts to practice squad Tonyan reverted to the Vikings' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated again from practice squad Minnesota elevated Tonyan from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Impact Tonyan will be elevated for a second straight week and, if active for Sunday's game against the Packers, will once again serve as the No. 3 tight end behind Johnny Mundt and Josh Oliver. Tonyan played 15 snaps (three on offense, 12 on special teams) and did not record any stats during the Vikings' Week 3 win over the Texans.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings Elevate TE Robert Tonyan & OLB Bo Richter for Week 4 at Packers Minnesota Vikings Latest News

SEPTEMBER 28 • VIKINGS.COM

Reverts to practice squad Tonyan reverted to the Vikings' practice squad Monday.

Impact Tonyan saw playing time on both offense and special teams during Sunday's win versus the Texans but failed to record any stats. As Minnesota currently only has two healthy tight ends on their roster, the 30-year-old could be elevated again versus the Packers next week.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to practice squad Tonyan reverted to the Vikings' practice squad Monday.

Impact Tonyan saw playing time on both offense and special teams during Sunday's win versus the Texans but failed to record any stats. As Minnesota currently only has two healthy tight ends on their roster, the 30-year-old could be elevated again versus the Packers next week.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings Elevate TE Robert Tonyan & OLB Bo Richter for Week 3 vs. Texans Minnesota Vikings Latest News

SEPTEMBER 21 • VIKINGS.COM

Elevated from practice squad The Vikings elevated Tonyan from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Impact Tonyan was unable to catch on with the Vikings' 53-man roster at the end of training camp after missing practices and all three preseason games due to back spasms. The 30-year-old tight end opted to stay in Minnesota on the practice squad, and if he's active for Sunday's game against Houston, Tonyan would serve as the No. 3 tight end behind Johnny Mundt and Josh Oliver. As a member of the Packers last season, Tonyan caught 11 passes (on 17 targets) for 112 yards across 17 regular-season games.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 4 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Returns to Vikings' taxi squad Tonyan signed with the Vikings' practice squad Wednesday, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Tonyan was diagnosed with back spasms in late July, which held him out of practices and all three of the Vikings' preseason games. With T.J. Hockenson (knee) starting the regular season on the PUP list and Nick Muse dealing with an undisclosed injury, Tonyan -- if healthy -- could be elevated to the active roster to provide tight end depth behind Josh Oliver and Johnny Mundt for Week 1 against the Giants.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Released by Minnesota Tonyan (back) was released by Minnesota, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Tonyan was competing for the No. 2 or No. 3 tight role but suffered a back injury early in camp and missing crucial time. He could find a spot on a practice squad when back to full strength (though he did recently return to practice).

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in practice Tuesday Tonyan (back) participated in positional drills during Tuesday's practice, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Tonyan hadn't practiced since July 31 due to back spasms, so it's encouraging to see him back on the field in some capacity. With T.J. Hockenson (knee) expected to miss time early in the regular season while working his way back from an ACL tear, Tonyan could offer some fantasy value in deeper formats if he's able to get healthy and suit up against the Giants in Week 1.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined with back injury Tonyan has not played this preseason and hasn't returned to practice after being sidelined July 31 with back spasms, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Tonyan had a shot to be a sleeper in the offense with T.J. Hockenson likely to miss games as he works his way back from an ACL injury. However, he's going to have a hard time making the roster with the injury and could end up being released or placed on injured reserve.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 3 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM