The Vikings informed Leidner that he has been released, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Case Keenum was always the likely candidate to back up Sam Bradford at quarterback, so Leidner was competing with Taylor Heinicke for third on the depth chart if the team opted to carry three quarterbacks on its final roster. It is unclear what the Vikings will do, but Leidner will not be a part of their plans regardless. It is unclear if he will land on their practice squad or not.

Leidner signed a contract with the Vikings on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Leidner, who went undrafted out of the University of Minnesota this year, possesses ideal size at 6-foot-3 and 226 pounds. However, he was an erratic collegiate passer who might struggle to stick around in the pros.