"A month after coming off injured reserve, Kelly is headed right back to the injured list. Kelly was initially placed on IR after two concussions limited him to only three games in the early stages of the season. It is unfortunately a third concussion this season - and the sixth of his career - that will end his 2025 campaign. This will conclude the first half of Kelly's two-year deal with the Vikings, who will once again turn to backup Michael Jurgens in his absence."
"Also in Minnesota, Byrd's contract to join the 53-man roster will not just be a two-week deal. According to a post from the X account of his agency, JL Sports, Byrd is joining the active roster on a two-year contract. In Detroit, this will be the third and final standard gameday elevations for Eguakun and Ricci. If the Lions want to see them in the regular season finale, they will need to sign them to the 53-man roster."
NFL teams made several minor roster moves on Christmas Eve involving multiple franchises. The Vikings placed Kelly back on injured reserve after suffering a third concussion this season — the sixth of his career — ending his 2025 campaign and concluding the first half of his two-year deal; backup Michael Jurgens will start in his absence. Vikings also signed Byrd to the 53-man roster on a two-year contract rather than a two-week deal, per JL Sports. In Detroit, Eguakun and Ricci have used their three standard gameday elevations and must be signed to the 53-man roster to play in the regular-season finale. Dallas signed Ballentine to the 53-man roster after his third elevation.
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