The Vikings signed Sherels to a contract Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Sherels' opportunity to rejoin Minnesota's roster comes following the placement of Mike Hughes (neck) on injured reserve. The special-teams ace stands to take over as the team's top punt returner, per Chad Graff of The Athletic. The 32-year-old previously spent nine consecutive seasons with the Vikings after joining the team as an undrafted free agent in 2010.

Sherels was waived by the Dolphins on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Sherels joined the team a little more than a month ago. He only ended up seeing the field in special teams situations and is now set to look for a new opportunity.

Sherels was signed by the Dolphins on Tuesday, the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sherels has gained extensive special teams experience since joining the league as a rookie with the Vikings back in 2010, appearing in a total of 123 games to this point. The former Minnesota Gopher may not see much action at cornerback in Miami, but he could relieve wide receiver Jakeem Grant of return duties as the latter looks to get more involved in the offensive game plan.

Sherels was released by the Vikings on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

The 32-year-old re-signed with the Vikings in late September to serve as the punt returner, but he ended up losing the job to Mike Hughes. Sherels has played hardly any defensive snaps since 2013 and will have to look for return work elsewhere.

Sherels signed a contract with the Vikings on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

With Chad Beebe (ankle) now on injured reserve, the Vikings needed to find a reliable punt returner. Sherels gives them just that. The 31-year-old cornerback has long been one of the league's most dangerous returners and should be able to step right into a familiar situation and pick up where he left off. Last season, Sherels averaged 12 yards per punt return, fifth highest in the NFL.

Sherels (undisclosed) was waived off injured reserve with an injury settlement Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Sherels was set to miss the entire season after being placing on IR prior to Saturday's roster deadline, but he'll now be free to sign elsewhere once he recovers from the undisclosed injury. The 31-year-old signed with the Saints in March after spending the previous nine seasons as a return specialist for the Vikings.

Sherels signed a one-year contract with the Saints on Thursday, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sherels had spent his entire nine-year career with the Vikings prior to signing with the Saints. A backup for most of his career, he'll figure to provide the Saints secondary depth while also contributing on special teams.

Sherels (foot) completed his rehab and has resumed running, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sherels was forced to sit out the season finale after sustaining the foot injury Week 16 against the Lions. The 31-year-old's health is paramount as he enters free agency looking to land a job as a returner.

Sherels (foot) is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bears.

EDGE Analysis

Sherels will remain sidelined as he nurses a foot injury sustained during last week's win over the Lions. Adam Thielen and Holton Hill will see increased work returning punts as long as Sherels is unable to play.

Sherels (foot) has been downgraded to out for the remainder of Sunday's game.

EDGE Analysis

With Sherels out, Adam Thielen is the likely candidate to assume primary punt returning duties. Sherels' status for next week's regular season finale should become more clear following Sunday's game.