Vikings elevate Gabe Murphy, Calvin Munson, but don't move on Daniel Jones

Minnesota talked about the possibility of elevating Jones this week.

Vikings rookie OLB Gabriel Murphy / Images Courtesy of the Minnesota Vikings

The Vikings elevated linebackers Gabe Murphy and Calvin Munson from their practice squad to the active roster ahead of the winner-take-all battle for the top seed in the NFC against the Detroit Lions Sunday night at Ford Field in Detroit.

The #Vikings have elevated LB Calvin Munson and OLB Gabriel Murphy to the active roster for tomorrow's game. pic.twitter.com/lYp2ryrush

— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) January 4, 2025

The Vikings did not make a move to elevate quarterback Daniel Jones despite coach Kevin O'Connell saying on Monday the team planned to "have some dialogue" about activating Jones this week. They would be in line for a compensatory draft pick if Jones spends time on the active roster this season but chooses to sign elsewhere in the offseason.

Jones not being elevated for Sunday's game doesn't rule out that possibility entirely. According to ESPN's Kevin Seifert, the Vikings would still be in line for receive a compensatory draft pick if they elevate Jones during the postseason.

Vikings did not add QB Daniel Jones to their 53-man roster for Week 18, but they could do it during the playoffs and still have him count in their compensatory draft pick formula. https://t.co/L5ozTXOSSs

— Kevin Seifert (@SeifertESPN) January 4, 2025

Murphy, a highly-touted undrafted rookie, spent time on the injured reserve earlier this season but has returned and was elevated once previously ahead of the game against the Atlanta Falcons on Dec. 8. Murphy had one tackle in the game.

Munson is being elevated for the first time since joining the practice squad in October.