The Vikings have brought two players back to the practice squad.

Re-signed Wednesday were running back Joe Banyard, who had been released Monday, and defensive end Spencer Nealy, who had been let go Dec. 11.

Banyard was brought up to the 53-man roster and activated for Sunday’s 48-30 win over Philadelphia because of injuries to Minnesota running backs Adrian Peterson and Toby Gerhart. He played, but did not carry the ball.

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