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Vikings Sign Two Former Seahawks Undrafted Receivers in GM Nolan Teasley’s First Moves
6/4/2026, 10:44:58 PM
First Moves by GM Nolan Teasley
On September 2, 2023 the Vikings added undrafted wide receivers Michael Briscoe and Trayvon Rudolph and waived wideout Joaquin Davis. Both players had briefly been on the Seattle Seahawks, the team where new general manager Nolan Teasley spent the 2023 season. The signings constitute Teasley’s inaugural roster actions.
Background: Teasley’s Seattle Connection
Teasley was hired as Vikings GM in August 2023 after serving as Seattle’s director of player personnel. His first moves mirror his Seattle tenure, targeting two UDFA receivers he previously signed.
Player Summaries
Briscoe, a 6-foot-2, 205-lb Cal Poly receiver, posted 43 catches for 779 yards and seven touchdowns in his final season and 87 catches for 1,765 yards with 15 touchdowns over his career; he also threw two TD passes and ran for a score. The Seahawks released him in mid-May, citing a ‘failure to disclose physical condition.’ Rudolph, a 5-foot-10, 187-lb former Northern Illinois and Toledo player, amassed 192 receptions for 2,482 yards, 12 receiving touchdowns, 47 rushes for 481 yards and four rushing scores, and returned 80 kickoffs with two return touchdowns. He recorded an 8.02 RAS rating.
Roster Impact
The 90-man roster now lists 13 wideouts. The top three—Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, Jauan Jennings—anchor the depth chart, followed by Tai Felton, Jeshaun Jones, Myles Price, Dontae Fleming, Dillon Bell, Terrill Davis, Marcus Sanders Jr., Luke Wysong, and the newly added Briscoe and Rudolph. Waiving Davis cleared space for the signings.
Official Statement
The Vikings’ press release described the moves as ‘early roster adjustments’ made during OTAs and noted the team will evaluate all 90 players before the regular season. No direct comment from Teasley was included.
Verbatim Quotes
- “— The Vikings on Thursday added two receivers and waived another as the team was concluding its second week of voluntary Organized Team Activity practices.” — Vikings organization
- “Briscoe signed with the Seahawks after the draft but then was waived in mid-May for "failure to disclose physical condition.” — Sports Illustrated
- “Rudolph handled 80 kick returns in college and ran two of them back for scores.” — Sports Illustrated
- “Briscoe signed with the Seahawks after the draft but then was waived in mid-May for "failure to disclose physical condition.” — Field Gulls (Twitter)
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources list Briscoe’s weight as 209 lb in one report and 205 lb in others, and they differ on whether his statistics refer only to his final season (43 catches, 779 yards) or his career totals (87 catches, 1,765 yards). No direct comment from Teasley was provided.
What’s Next
Briscoe and Rudolph will compete in training camp for spots on the 53-man roster. Their OTAs and preseason performance will determine whether they remain on the roster or are released, shaping Minnesota’s receiver depth for the regular season.
