Pruitt was released by the Vikings on Tuesday, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pruitt was released to make room for QB Taylor Heinicke (foot), who was activated from the non-football injury list. The Vikings still have three tight ends on their roster, with Rhett Ellison and David Morgan providing depth behind starter Kyle Rudolph. The 24-year-old Pruitt has just one catch for seven yards this season.