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Vikings bump up John Wolford; assistant head coach won't travel to Seattle
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- John Wolford has been elevated from the Vikings' practice squad to the active roster ahead of the Seattle game, signaling a deeper quarterback contingency for Week 12.
- Max Brosmer will start at quarterback with Wolford serving as the No. 2 option, shaping Minnesota's Week 12 QB plan.
- J.J. McCarthy is ruled out with a concussion, forcing the Vikings to adjust their quarterback rotation for Seattle.
- The Vikings promoted cornerback Dwight McGlothern from the practice squad, expanding defensive depth for the trip to Seattle.
- Mike Pettine will not travel with the Vikings to Seattle and will not coach in the game, altering leadership on gameday.
- Seattle enters as the favorite, with the Vikings facing a substantial point spread in Week 12.
- Kickoff is set for 3:05 p.m. CT on Sunday, framing Minnesota's scheduling and travel logistics for Seattle.
- Wolford's experience in Kevin O'Connell's offense with the Rams 2020-2022 adds familiarity to an unsettled QB room.
- Wolford has not appeared in a regular-season game since 2022, having spent time on multiple practice squads since then.
- Saturday promotions position the Vikings' depth for a challenging Seattle road trip, following Carson Wentz's season-ending injury.
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