Former UND Star Matt Waletzko Gets NFL Opportunity with Injury-Plagued Vikings

Former UND star Matt Waletzko gets NFL opportunity with injury-plagued Vikings

The 25-year-old Cold Spring, Minnesota native signed with the team Tuesday night after traveling to the Vikings’ headquarters in England.

Vikings add OL depth with Waletzko

(Eagan, MN) — The Minnesota Vikings made some small roster moves on Tuesday afternoon. The team signed offensive lineman Matt Waletzko to its practice squad. The Minnesota-native was a fifth-round pick by the Cowboys in 2022. He played collegiately for the University of North Dakota. He’s appeared in 11 career games without making any starts. Minnesota cut wide receiver Tim Jones in a corresponding move.

Vikings Cut ‘Ace’ for Towering Former Cowboys Draft Pick With Local Ties

The Minnesota Vikings shuffled their roster on Tuesday, parting ways with a versatile veteran to add offensive lineman Matt Waletzko.

Former UND offensive lineman Matt Waletzko signs with Minnesota Vikings

GRAND FORKS — Former UND offensive tackle Matt Waletzko has signed with the Minnesota Vikings, the team announced Tuesday afternoon. Waletzko, who was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in 2022, was signed to the practice squad and is joining the team in England. Waletzko, a Cold Spring, Minn., native who played high school football at Rocori, was selected by the Cowboys in the fifth round and played 11 games over the past three seasons. In order to …

Waletzko signs with Minnesota Vikings - University of North Dakota Athletics

WARE, Hertfordshire, England – Former North Dakota offensive lineman Matt Waletzko has signed with the Minnesota Vikings, the organization announced on Tuesday night. Waletzko recently traveled overseas to meet the Vikings at their UK headquarters. The rest of the team arrived in England on Monday afternoon after playing in Ireland on Sunday.

Vikings Respond to Paper Thin OL Depth By Signing a New Large Lad

Jun 11, 2019; Eagan, MN, USA; A Minnesota Vikings helmet sits on the field at TCO Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Harrison Barden-USA TODAY Sports Currently, the depth along the offensive line is paper thin. That’s what will happen when a trio of starters — LG1 Donovan Jackson, C1 Ryan Kelly, and RT1 Brian O’Neill — succumb to injury. The Vikings responded with an addition for the practice squad. Craig Peters of the team website offered th…