James (hamstring) was waived with an injury settlement by the Vikings on Friday, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

James sustained the hamstring injury in the preseason finale Aug. 31, and was waived/injured by the Vikings at roster cutdowns a couple days later. The 22-year-old reverted to injured reserve after clearing waivers but can now sign elsewhere after reaching the injury settlement.

James (hamstring) cleared waivers and reverted to injured reserve, according to the league's official transaction log.

EDGE Analysis

It isn't clear what kind of injury James is dealing with, but he's nonetheless stuck on IR through the end of the league year unless he agrees to an injury settlement.

James (hamstring) was waived/injured by the Vikings on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

James was always considered a long shot to make the Vikings' final roster. He'll now revert to the team's injured reserve once he clears waivers.

James left Thursday's preseason game against the Titans with a hamstring injury, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

James was listed doubtful to return, although the severity of the injury is not known. The 22-year-old out of Southern Illinois is fighting for a roster spot as a depth cornerback.