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Vikings | Christian Darrisaw expected to practice Wed Sep 17, 02:39 PM
Minnesota Vikings OT Christian Darrisaw (knee) is expected to practice in full on Wednesday, Sept. 17, according to head coach Kevin O'Connell.
Link to story Vikings | RB Aaron Jones Is Being Placed On Injured Reserve Tue Sep 16, 05:08 PM
The Vikings are placing starting RB Aaron Jones on injured reserve, sources tell NFL Network's Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport.
| Footballguys view: Jones was ruled out of Sunday's game because of a hamstring injury. Now he's out for at least four more games. Jordan Mason has 24 carries over the first two games and now becomes RB1. The team is also bringing back Cam Akers to the practice squad. |
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Vikings | Cam Akers returns to Minnesota Tue Sep 16, 04:33 PM
Free-agent RB Cam Akers (Saints) signed with the Minnesota Vikings on Tuesday, Sept. 16.
| Footballguys view: With Aaron Jones sidelined by a hamstring injury, the Vikings are turning to a familiar face. Akers will return for a third stint with the franchise. There's no word on whether Akers will sign with the 53-man roster or the practice squad. Akers, 26, played under Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell with the Rams when O'Connell was the Los Angeles' offensive coordinator. The two won Super Bowl LVI together to cap the 2021 season. Jordan Mason is expected to handle a featured role in Jones' absence. |
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Vikings | Desmond Ridder signed to 53-man roster Tue Sep 16, 04:02 PM
Free-agent QB Desmond Ridder (Bengals) was signed by the Minnesota Vikings on Tuesday, Sept. 16.
| Footballguys view: By signing Ridder to the 53-man roster, not the practice squad, the Vikings gain flexibility to potentially have an experienced starter as QB2, rather than press an undrafted rookie, Max Brosmer, into action if something happens to Carson Wentz while a high-ankle sprain sidelines J.J. McCarthy. |
Vikings | Andrew Van Ginkel will practice Tue Sep 16, 02:22 PM
Minnesota Vikings LB Andrew Van Ginkel (concussion) will return to practice on Wednesday, according to head coach Kevin O'Connell. He added that Van Ginkel remains in concussion protocol, but this is the next step towards being cleared to play in Week 3.
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Vikings | J.J. McCarthy due back Oct. 19? Tue Sep 16, 11:55 AM
Updating previous reports, Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy (ankle) is expected to miss two to four weeks with a high-ankle sprain. ESPN insider Adam Schefter suggests that the Oct. 19 home game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 6 is a plausible return date.
| Footballguys view: Carson Wentz is expected to start on Sunday against the Bengals. After that, the Vikings are scheduled to play against the Steelers in Dublin in Week 4. In Week 5, they face the Browns in London. One question is whether the Vikings will want McCarthy to travel overseas. As NFL Network's Tom Pelissero suggested, what you don't want to do with a high ankle sprain is get on an eight-hour flight that's going to cause swelling. So, missing the three-game stretch outlined makes a lot of sense. We'll continue to follow up. |
Vikings | Jonathan Greenard with quick first step Tue Sep 16, 11:52 AM
Minnesota Vikings EDGE Jonathan Greenard is second in the NFL with a 0.73-second average time to cross the line of scrimmage through two weeks.
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Vikings | Coach expects J.J. McCarthy to avoid IR Tue Sep 16, 12:29 AM
Updating previous report, Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy (ankle) is not expected to be placed on the Reserve/Injured list because of his ankle injury, according to head coach Kevin O'Connell.
| Footballguys view: While the expectation isn't an IR stay, the team doesn't have an exact timeline for McCarthy's return yet. They'll see how he responds to treatment this week. "Hearing from our medical staff, it's one of those things that tends to be much worse today than it probably was in the moment for him, with adrenaline and everything," O'Connell said. The reported timeline is two to four weeks. Carson Wentz will start in McCarthy's absence. |
Vikings | Two linemen in protocol Mon Sep 15, 08:09 PM
Minnesota Vikings C Ryan Kelly (head) and OT Justin Skule (head) are going through the concussion protocol, according to head coach Kevin O'Connell.
Link to story Vikings | J.J. McCarthy Has A High-Ankle Sprain; Out 2-4 Weeks Mon Sep 15, 03:17 PM
Following up on the previous item, ESPN's Adam Schefter is reporting that Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy is expected to be sidelined two to four weeks with a high ankle sprain.
| Footballguys view: NFL Network is reporting the same information and timeline. Again, with McCarthy out, backup Carson Wentz is now in line to start. The Vikings face the Bengals on Sunday and then head overseas for Weeks 4 and 5, playing in Dublin and London, respectively. It's an additional challenge as they try to get their QB1 healthy and ready to return. For now, however, Wentz will be the starter until further notice. |
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Vikings | Aaron Jones unlikely to be available Mon Sep 15, 02:47 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Aaron Jones (hamstring) is unlikely to play in Week 3 because of the hamstring injury he suffered during the Week 2 game, according to head coach Kevin O'Connell.
| Footballguys view: The Vikings operated with a tandem at running back in Week 2, with Jones drawing the start but Jordan Mason logging more offensive snaps. Assuming Jones is out on Sunday, Mason projects as the clear starter. Pro Football Focus' Nathan Jahnke notes that Mason demonstrated the ability to handle heavy workloads with the 49ers last season, topping an 80 percent snap share in some games. Similarly, the Vikings showed a willingness to give Jones 80 percent of snaps when healthy, indicating the staff is comfortable using a true workhorse when necessary. We'll continue to monitor this situation in coming days. |
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Vikings | J.J. McCarthy expected to miss next game Mon Sep 15, 02:42 PM
Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy (ankle) is not expected to play in the Week 3 game because of a sprained ankle, according to head coach Kevin O'Connell.
| Footballguys view: The injury is not expected to be long-term, but it means Carson Wentz is Minnesota's likely starter for Week 3 against the Bengals. McCarthy played most of Sunday's game behind a patchwork offensive line after center Ryan Kelly and left tackle Justin Skule left Sunday's game early because of concussions, so that's worth watching as well. Wentz got starts with the Rams and Chiefs in Week 18 the last two years, with starters resting. Sunday, if McCarthy is out, will be Wentz's first start with a team at full strength since 2022 with the Commanders. |
Vikings | Aaron Jones suffers hamstring injury Mon Sep 15, 12:35 AM
Minnesota Vikings RB Aaron Jones (hamstring) ran five times for 23 yards in Week 2 against the Atlanta Falcons before checking out due to a hamstring injury. He was targeted once, but he did not have a catch.
| Footballguys view: Jones was initially characterized as questionable, but he did not return to the 22-6 loss. If Jones misses time going forward, Jordan Mason will go from sharing time with Jones to playing a featured role. We'll have more on him as further details come to light. |
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Vikings | J.J. McCarthy has disastrous outing on SNF Mon Sep 15, 12:20 AM
Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy completed 11-of-21 passes for 158 yards, no touchdowns and two interceptions in Week 2 against the Atlanta Falcons, while running five times for 25 yards.
| Footballguys view: Six days after he erased three quarters of futility with three touchdowns in one quarter to lead the Vikings past the Bears, McCarthy had nothing to offer in this one. In the first half, he fumbled twice (both recovered by Minnesota), threw an interception, was sacked five times, and was pressured 11 times. While the Vikings' protection has to improve, so too does McCarthy's decision-making, accuracy, and overall play. He had an off-target rate of 24 percent; the league average in 2024 was 15 percent. McCarthy and the Vikings will try to regroup for Sunday's game against the Bengals. |
Vikings | Jonathan Greenard busy in Week 2 Sun Sep 14, 11:43 PM
Minnesota Vikings LB Jonathan Greenard finished with four total stops, including one of the solo variety, with one sack, a tackle for loss and two quarterback hits in Week 2 against the Atlanta Falcons.
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Vikings | Ivan Pace Jr. totals nine tackles Sunday night Sun Sep 14, 11:42 PM
Minnesota Vikings LB Ivan Pace Jr. totaled nine stops, including a game-best seven of the solo variety, while adding a tackle for loss in Week 2 against the Atlanta Falcons.
Link to story Vikings | T.J. Hockenson posts just one reception Sun Sep 14, 11:35 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson posted just one reception for 12 yards on three targets in Week 2 against the Atlanta Falcons.
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Vikings | Adam Thielen limited to two catches Sun Sep 14, 11:31 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Adam Thielen posted two receptions for 26 yards on three targets in Week 2 against the Atlanta Falcons.
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Vikings | Jalen Nailor totals three receptions Sun Sep 14, 11:29 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Jalen Nailor ended up with three receptions for 31 yards on five targets in Week 2 against the Atlanta Falcons.
Link to story Vikings | Justin Jefferson leads way with 81 yards Sun Sep 14, 11:26 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson had just three receptions in Week 2 against the Atlanta Falcons, but he finished with 81 yards on six targets, highlighted by a 50-yard catch and run.
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Vikings | Jordan Mason totals 11 touches Sun Sep 14, 11:24 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Jordan Mason rushed nine times for 30 yards in Week 2 against the Atlanta Falcons, while adding two receptions for eight yards on three targets.
Link to story Vikings | Justin Skule suffers concussion Sun Sep 14, 11:08 PM
Minnesota Vikings OT Justin Skule (concussion) was ruled out of the Week 2 game against the Atlanta Falcons in the second half due to a concussion.
Link to story Vikings | Gabriel Murphy leaves with knee injury Sun Sep 14, 11:06 PM
Minnesota Vikings DE Gabriel Murphy (knee) left the Week 2 game against the Atlanta Falcons due to a knee injury, and he was unable to return.
Link to story Vikings | Ryan Kelly leaves Sunday night game Sun Sep 14, 09:20 PM
Minnesota Vikings C Ryan Kelly (concussion) left the Week 2 game against the Atlanta Falcons to be evaluated for concussion. OL Michael Jurgens replaced him at center.
Link to story Vikings | Week 2 Minnesota Vikings inactives Sun Sep 14, 06:53 PM
The Minnesota Vikings have declared OT Christian Darrisaw, CB Jeff Okudah, LB Andrew Van Ginkel, LB Austin Keys, OG Joe Huber, QB Max Brosmer and S Harrison Smith inactive for Week 2.
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Vikings | Harrison Smith's status remains uncertain Sun Sep 14, 10:16 AM
The Minnesota Vikings may decide to wait at least one more week before having S Harrison Smith (illness) return to action, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. He had been listed as questionable on the injury report after being a limited participant in all three of the team's practice sessions during the week.
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Vikings | Jalen Nailor off injury report Fri Sep 12, 05:28 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Jalen Nailor (hand) practiced in full on Friday, Sept. 12, and is no longer listed on the team's injury report.
Link to story Vikings | Josh Oliver off injury report Fri Sep 12, 05:25 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE Josh Oliver (ankle) practiced in full on Friday, Sept. 12, and is no longer listed on the team's injury report.
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Vikings | Week 2 injury report for Minnesota Fri Sep 12, 04:44 PM
Minnesota Vikings LB Andrew Van Ginkel (concussion) did not practice all week and has been ruled out for Week 2 against the Atlanta Falcons. CB Jeff Okudah (concussion) and OT Christian Darrisaw (knee) were limited in practice on Friday, Sept. 12, and have been ruled out for Week 2. S Harrison Smith (illness) was limited in practice on Friday and is listed as questionable. LB Austin Keys (groin) was a full participant in practice on Friday and listed as questionable. DL Jonathan Allen (rest) and DL Javon Hargrave (rest) were limited in practice on Friday but are expected to play. TE Josh Oliver (ankle), CB Isaiah Rodgers (elbow), C Ryan Kelly (toe), QB J.J. McCarthy (personal), WR Myles Price (knee), RB Zavier Scott (ankle), WR Jalen Nailor (hand), and DL Elijah Williams (hamstring) practiced in full on Friday and no longer appear on the injury report.
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Vikings | Thursday practice report for Vikings Thu Sep 11, 06:18 PM
Minnesota Vikings C Ryan Kelly (toe), QB J.J. McCarthy (non-injury), CB Jeff Okudah (concussion), TE Josh Oliver (ankle) and LB Andrew Van Ginkel (concussion) did not participate in practice Thursday, Sept. 11. WR Myles Price (knee), RB Zavier Scott (ankle), S Harrison Smith (illness), OT Christian Darrisaw (knee) and CB Isaiah Rodgers (elbow) were limited during practice. WR Jalen Nailor (hand) and DT Elijah Williams (hamstring) fully participated in practice.
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Vikings | Full practice for Jalen Nailor Thu Sep 11, 06:17 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Jalen Nailor (hand) fully participated in practice Thursday, Sept. 11.
Link to story Vikings | J.J. McCarthy misses practice Thu Sep 11, 03:45 PM
Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy will miss practice on Thursday, Sept. 11, due to the expected birth of his child. He is expected to play against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 2.
Link to story Vikings | Tim Jones and Nick Vannett added to active roster Thu Sep 11, 02:08 PM
The Minnesota Vikings signed WR Tim Jones and TE Nick Vannett to the active roster Thursday, Sept. 11. They also signed CB Tyrek Funderburk and LB Sione Takitaki to the practice squad and placed LB Blake Cashman (hamstring) and RB Ty Chandler (knee) on IR.
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Vikings | Nick Vannett signed to active roster Thu Sep 11, 02:02 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE Nick Vannett was signed off the practice squad on Thursday, Sept. 11.
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Vikings | Tim Jones signed to active roster Thu Sep 11, 01:58 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Tim Jones was signed off the practice squad on Thursday, Sept. 11.
Link to story Vikings | Ty Chandler placed on IR Thu Sep 11, 01:56 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Ty Chandler (knee) was placed on injured reserve on Thursday, Sept. 11. He will miss a minimum of four weeks.
Link to story Vikings | Blake Cashman placed on IR Thu Sep 11, 01:54 PM
Minnesota Vikings LB Blake Cashman (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve on Thursday, Sept. 11. He will miss a minimum of four weeks.
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Vikings | Harrison Smith expects to return in three weeks Thu Sep 11, 12:49 PM
Minnesota Vikings S Harrison Smith (undisclosed) said he's making progress in his recovery from a personal health issue that began last month, ESPN.com's Kevin Seifert reported on Wednesday. Smith, who is confident that he will resume playing in less than three weeks, declined to be specific about the nature of the issue other than to say it was 'physical' - as opposed to a mental health matter.
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Vikings | Wednesday practice report for Vikings Wed Sep 10, 07:12 PM
Minnesota Vikings LB Blake Cashman (hamstring), RB Ty Chandler (knee), C Ryan Kelly (toe), TE Josh Oliver (ankle) and LB Andrew Van Ginkel (concussion) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Sept. 10. WR Myles Price (knee) and S Harrison Smith (illness) were limited during practice. OT Christian Darrisaw (knee), WR Jalen Nailor (hand), RB Zavier Scott (ankle) and DE Elijah Williams (hamstring) fully participated in practice.
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Vikings | Jalen Nailor a full participant Wed Sep 10, 07:09 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Jalen Nailor (hand) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Sept. 10.
Link to story Vikings | Andrew Van Ginkel in concussion protocol Wed Sep 10, 02:30 PM
Minnesota Vikings LB Andrew Van Ginkel (concussion) is in concussion protocol, head coach Kevin O'Connell announced on Wednesday, Sept. 10.
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Vikings | Ty Chandler will miss some time Wed Sep 10, 02:27 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Ty Chandler (knee) will 'miss a few weeks,' head coach Kevin O'Connell announced on Wednesday, Sept. 10.
Link to story Vikings | Blake Cashman will 'miss a few weeks' Wed Sep 10, 02:25 PM
Minnesota Vikings LB Blake Cashman (hamstring) will 'miss a few weeks,' head coach Kevin O'Connell announced on Wednesday, Sept. 10.
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Vikings | T.J. Hockenson has quiet night Tue Sep 9, 01:05 AM
Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson collected three receptions for 15 yards versus the Chicago Bears in Week 1. He was targeted four times.
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Vikings | One catch for Jalen Nailor Tue Sep 9, 01:02 AM
Minnesota Vikings WR Jalen Nailor had one reception (on three targets) for 28 yards in a Week 1 win over the Chicago Bears.
Link to story Vikings | Adam Thielen blanked Tue Sep 9, 12:50 AM
Minnesota Vikings WR Adam Thielen was targeted once and did not have a reception against the Chicago Bears in Week 1. Thielen did catch a two-point conversion.
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Vikings | Justin Jefferson scores in Week 1 Tue Sep 9, 12:34 AM
Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson was targeted seven times, catching four passes for 44 yards and a touchdown during the team's Week 1 win over the Chicago Bears. Jefferson also ran once for four yards.
| Footballguys view: That yardage was Jefferson's second-lowest total in a game since the start of the 2024 season. The only contest in which he was held to fewer yards was also by the Bears last year, when he was limited to 27. Jefferson averages 95.8 yards per game, the best in NFL history. Of course, all the numbers come in the context of a very slow start by JJ McCarthy. Fortunately, the second-year QB hit his stride in the second half. Even if McCarthy continues to have ups and downs, Jefferson's upside will keep him in WR1 territory for our purposes. |
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Vikings | Aaron Jones finds the end zone Tue Sep 9, 12:25 AM
Minnesota Vikings RB Aaron Jones carried the ball eight times for 23 yards in Week 1 versus the Chicago Bears. Jones added three receptions (on three targets) for a team-high 44 yards and a touchdown in the win.
| Footballguys view: After a successful first season in Minnesota, Jones' role has changed this year. As NFL.com noted, Jordan Mason's arrival has bumped Jones out of the featured role and preserved him for maximum impact as a pass-catching back, a plan that worked wonderfully during Minnesota's fourth-quarter comeback when Jones ran an excellent choice fade route that gave JJ McCarthy an open target for a crucial score. Mason, meanwhile, handled the rugged responsibilities of a between-the-tackles hammer, bringing much-needed balance to the offense. Will it be a problem for Jones' investors? Early returns are good as Jones finished the week as RB12. |
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Vikings | J.J. McCarthy comes alive late Tue Sep 9, 12:25 AM
Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy completed 13 of 20 passes for 143 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception in a come-from-behind win over the Chicago Bears in Week 1. McCarthy also ran twice for 25 yards, including a 14-yard touchdown.
| Footballguys view: For three quarters, McCarthy looked lost. As NFL.com's Nick Shook noted, Minnesota's offense was a no-show, reaching the fourth quarter with just 85 total yards. Then, a questionable pass interference penalty and some much-needed simplification sparked McCarthy, who began firing more accurate passes, including his first scoring toss through a tighter-than-usual window. The turnaround was stunning, and much of it depended on McCarthy's moxie. After three ugly quarters, the fourth showed us why Kevin O'Connell was confident that McCarthy was his man. It'll be interesting to see how McCarthy and the Vikings build on this win. |
Vikings | Jordan Mason totals 75 yards on MNF Tue Sep 9, 12:19 AM
Minnesota Vikings RB Jordan Mason ran the ball 15 times for a game-high 68 yards against the Chicago Bears in Week 1. He added a seven-yard reception.
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