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Most significant move: Joe Webb has officially made the Vikings' roster at two different positions. After a dismal performance in place of Christian Ponder during the Vikings' playoff game last January, Webb made the transition to wide receiver this spring and beat out Stephen Burton for the final roster spot. Burton started off well in camp, but was inconsistent in the Vikings' final two preseason games, while Webb caught a touchdown pass from Ponder that showed he might have potential as a red zone target. He'll probably also factor in on special teams, but in beating out Burton -- who was with the Vikings all of last season -- Webb rewarded the coaching staff's faith in him. 

Sherels survives again: Marcus Sherels has made a habit of turning in notable preseason performances to claim one of the Vikings' final roster spots. He saved his best for last on Thursday night, returning a kickoff 109 yards for a touchdown and recording an interception less than a week after his father's funeral. The performance was enough for Sherels to fight offBobby Felder for the Vikings' final cornerback spot, and it likely means he keeps his job as the team's punt returner. His results were mediocre aside from a 77-yard touchdown last year, but special teams coordinator Mike Priefer praised Sherels' sure hands and decision-making this week. That probably helped him beat out Felder, who looked impressive as a punt returner in his own right and might claim a practice squad spot. 

What's next: The Vikings will announce their practice squad tomorrow, and could look for more help on the offensive line, where they only kept eight players. 
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