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Vikings give practice squad spot to ex-Packer

A receiver who wrote off a chance to join the Vikings' roster last year to stay on the Green Bay Packers' practice squad is coming to Minnesota. Tori Gurley has been picked up by the Vikings practice squad after being released by the Packers this week, despite catching two passes 69 yards in the team's preseason finale.
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A receiver who wrote off a chance to join the Vikings' roster last year to stay on the Green Bay Packers' practice squad is coming to Minnesota. Tori Gurley has been picked up by the Vikings practice squad after being released by the Packers this week, despite catching two passes 69 yards in the team's preseason finale.

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