Vikings rookie Luiji Vilain active for first time in NFL career vs. Dolphins
MIAMI GARDENS — Vikings rookie outside linebacker Luiji Vilain was active for Sunday’s game against against Miami at Hard Rock Stadium and ready to make his NFL debut.
Vilain, who was undrafted out of Wake Forest, suited up when D.J. Wonnum was ruled out with an illness. Vilain was inactive for the first five games of the season.
In addition to Wonnum, inactive for the Vikings were offensive lineman Chris Reed and Vederian Lowe, defensive linemen Khyiris Tonga and Esezi Otomewo, and safety Theo Jackson.
Inactive for the Dolphins were tackle Terron Armstead, quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, running back Myles Gaskin, wide receiver Erik Ezukanma, cornerback Kader Kohou, defensive tackle John Jenkins and tight Durham Smythe.
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