As the dust settles after last week's mass cuts, three Vikings who vied for roster spots right up to the final hours found new homes this week...

Emmanuel Arceneaux: Washington Redskins practice squad

Chris DeGeare: Tennessee Titans practice squad

Lex Hilliard: New England Patriots 53-man roster

With guys like Josh Morgan and Dezmond Briscoe making the Redskins six- or seven-deep at wide receiver, it's unlikely Arceneaux does enough to get promoted this season, barring mass injury of course. The 'Skins still boast Santana Moss as their go-to No. 1, brought in Pierre Garcon as the No. 2 and are excited about Leonard Hankerson, a second-year big body out of Miami (FL), despite a low output during the preseason (four catches, 32 yards in four games).

In all likelihood, should DeGeare make the 53-man at any point this season in Tennessee, he will sit behind former Vikings teammate Steve Hutchinson at guard. The front five for the Titans is rather unimpressive; the running game (Chris Johnson or no Chris Johnson) was a dismal 31st in the league last season. Pass protection was a high point, however, as they ranked 2nd behind only Buffalo in sacks allowed.

Hilliard looks to be a nice insurance plan for a running back corps prone to injury in New England. He'll be the 4th RB on the roster behind starter Stevan Ridley, Shane Vereen and everything-guy Danny Woodhead. But Josh McDaniels loves having a fullback to work with. Like many with Hilliard's body type, he can be dual-listed as a RB/FB. The Patriots are eyeing Kellen Winslow to add to their MOAR TIGHT ENDS movement, so look for Hilliard to possibly be demoted to the practice squad should such a move take place.