EAGAN, Minn. — The Vikings on Wednesday announced the following 12 players have signed to the team's practice squad:

Receiver Trishton Jackson

Receiver Lucky Jackson

Cornerback Joejuan Williams

Cornerback C.J. Coldon, Jr.

Running back DeWayne McBride

Cornerback Jaylin Williams

Outside linebacker Luiji Vilain

Defensive lineman T.J. Smith

Outside linebacker Benton Whitley

Defensive lineman Sheldon Day

Offensive lineman Alan Ali

Receiver Thayer Thomas

Each of the players participated in Vikings Training Camp and the preseason.

Trishton Jackson, Lucky Jackson, Coldon, McBride, Jaylin Williams, Vilain, Smith, Whitley, Ali and Thomas were waived Tuesday during the creation of Minnesota's Initial 53. The contracts for Joejuan Williams and Day were terminated Tuesday, making the veterans free agents.

Teams are allowed up to 16 spots on their practice squads.