The Minnesota Vikings shut down quarterback Matt Cassel and offensive guard Brandon Fusco for the season, placing both starters on injured reserve.

Cassel has a broken foot. Now, rookie Teddy Bridgewater will quarterback the Vikings.

The Vikings replaced them on the roster by signing tight end Chase Ford and offensive lineman Austin Wentworth to the active roster from the practice squad.

The Vikings signed quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson and tight end Ryan Otten to the practice squad.

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Aaron Wilson covers the Ravens for The Baltimore Sun