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The Vikings signed Julian Pearl to a coaching contract and released two others.

The Vikings signed Julian Pearl to a coaching contract and released two others.

The Vikings announced Tuesday that they signed tackle Julian Pearl to their practice squad, released running back Myles Gaskin and released tackle Marcellus Johnson and linebacker Dallas Gant from the practice squad.

Shortly after Gaskin’s contract was terminated, the Vikings signed him to the practice squad.

Pearl, 25, played college football at Illinois and signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent on May 3 but was later waived on August 27. Pearl, who was also selected sixth overall in the UFL draft by the Michigan Panthers, worked out with the team on Monday as the Vikings look to bolster their offensive line with Christian Darrisaw out for the season.

Gaskin has played in five games for the Vikings this season, mostly on special teams.

Gant and Johnson, whom the Vikings signed as undrafted free agents this summer, have not played in any games this season but both played in the preseason.