Minnesota Vikings running back Jordan Todman was hoping that his big game on Thursday vs. the Houston Texans would earn him a spot on the team, but unfortunately for Todman, it was not to be. Todman, who ran for 114 yards (including a 76-yard touchdown) against Houston, was cut on Friday night by Minnesota as the team trims its roster to 53 men.

#Vikings have waived Jordan Todman. Matt Asiata in?

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) September 1, 2012

Todman missed most of camp with an ankle injury, but the 2011 sixth round pick of the San Diego Chargers is likely to be given a look by another team around the league. The Vikings also cut Lex Hilliard and are expect to keep Matt Asiata as their third back behind Adrian Peterson and Toby Gerhart.

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