Vikings waive Keli Lawson, Luke Wysong; place Kejon Owens on illness list

All three entered Minnesota's offseason as undrafted rookies.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 271 min read

The #Vikings have waived LB Keli Lawson and waived/non-football injury WR Luke Wysong. RB Kejon Owens has been placed Via @Vikings on X

What happened: Wysong's exit carries a non-football injury designation, while Owens remains active under a non-football illness designation. All three joined Minnesota after going undrafted in 2026.

Why it matters: The moves narrow the competition at linebacker and wide receiver before camp practices begin. Owens remains on the roster while his availability is determined.

By the numbers: Minnesota's moves affect three undrafted rookies across three positions: linebacker, wide receiver and running back.

What to watch: Minnesota's first public camp practice is scheduled for Aug. 1. Owens' roster status is the next development to track.

Sources

@Vikings 2026-07-27T21:03:29.074632+00:00

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