Minnesota Vikings

Samac appeared on the Vikings' injury report during Week 3 prep with a new knee injury. The backup center's issue must be significant, as he was promptly moved to IR. Samac will need to miss at least four games on IR before becoming eligible to return to the Vikings' active roster.

McGlothern suffered an undisclosed injury at some point this preseason, and he has cleared waivers after being waived/injured Tuesday. The cornerback is now set to miss the entirety of the 2026 campaign while on IR, unless he can reach an injury settlement with the Vikings.

The cornerback was waived with an injury designation by Minnesota earlier in the day. Allen will now need to reach an injury settlement with the team to have a chance to play in 2026.

Chappell was waived with an injury designation by the Vikings on Monday and went unclaimed. The undrafted free agent out of Texas A&M will now miss the entirety of the 2026 regular season unless he is waived with an injury settlement.

Taimani was waived/injured by the Vikings on Monday and went unclaimed. The nose tackle will now spend the entirety of the 2026 regular season on IR unless he is waived with an injury settlement.

Jackson suffered a torn meniscus during Sunday's 15-10 win over Miami, and he was already set to miss the rest of the regular season, so Tuesday's move to the IR comes as no surprise. Joe Huber is the top candidate to take over as Minnesota's starting left guard in Jackson's absence.

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Batty suffered a torn ACL during Friday's preseason loss to the Broncos and will now be forced to miss the upcoming season. He logged 12 tackles (nine solo) across 12 games with Minnesota last season and will now shift his focus to getting healthy for the 2027 campaign.

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Jefferson had a solid preseason, rushing 11 times for 74 yards over three contests. The running back was waived Sunday and cleared waivers, meaning he is set to spend the entirety of the 2026 regular season on IR. If Jefferson would like to sign with another team, he will need to reach an injury settlement with the Vikings to become a free agent.

Since he was designated to return from injured reserve Monday, Mason has been listed as full on three straight practice reports, but the Vikings will err on the side of caution, especially because they still must activate him by Saturday afternoon for the running back to have a chance to play Sunday. Assuming that comes to pass, Mason will rejoin Aaron Jones in the backfield, likely in a timeshare as they did in 2025 and in Week 1 before the former suffered a small fracture in his thumb that required surgery.

Oliver's move to IR was expected after the tight end was diagnosed with a torn bicep Monday. The tight end will likely miss most, if not all, of the 2026 season as he recovers from surgery. T.J. Hockenson and Gavin Bartholomew are now the only tight ends on the Vikings' roster, meaning practice-squad elevations ahead of Week 4 will likely include at least one more option at the position. The Vikings signed linebacker Kyle Van Noy to the 53-man roster in a corresponding move.

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As the emergency QB3, Brosmer is prohibited from playing Sunday unless both Kyler Murray and Carson Wentz leave the game due to injury, illness or ejection.

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Only four days removed from the Vikings signing Beckham to the practice squad and elevating him ahead of Week 5 action, he'll be a healthy scratch in his first chance to contribute to Minnesota's offense. With Jordan Addison (hamstring) also inactive Sunday, the team's available wide receivers Sunday will be Justin Jefferson (ankle), Jauan Jennings, Tai Felton, Myles Price and Jeshaun Jones.

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Levi Drake Rodriguez, Elijah Williams and Jalen Redmond will handle more of the defensive-line duties with Ingram-Dawkins sidelined.

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Van Ginkel played through the issue last week against the Lions and piled up 2.5 sacks in the loss. The veteran edge rusher has 21 tackles (11 solo), including 6.5 sacks, one interception, one forced fumble and a fumble recovery across seven games this season.

Minnesota's every-down inside linebacker was injured in last Monday night's loss to the Bills and will now be up against it to be cleared for Sunday's game against the Packers on a short week. Ivan Pace would likely be next in line for heavy snaps at linebacker.

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Darrisaw played all 52 of the Vikings' offensive snaps during Sunday's game at Detroit, but he hurt his shoulder somewhere along the way, and now his status for Week 9 is in doubt. His activity at practice will be worth monitoring when Minnesota releases its first official injury report of the week Thursday.

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Wentz injured his ankle Monday night during his disastrous start against the Bills. The Vikings have since traded for Kirk Cousins, who likely will take over as the starter for Sunday's game at Green Bay. Coach Kevin O'Connell wouldn't commit to starting Cousins and suggested Kyler Murray (hamstring) is unlikely to play, but Cousins' familiarity with the scheme and terminology means he shouldn't need long to prepare.

In the wake of making an early exit from this past Sunday's win against the Colts after aggravating a knee injury, Jones didn't practice Wednesday, so his return to drills one day later generally is a good sign in the midst of Week 8 prep. Friday's injury report will unveil whether or not he enters the weekend with a designation for Sunday's game at Detroit.

Thomas made five tackles (three solo) in Friday's game before sustaining the injury. The undrafted free agent out of James Madison had been taking a significant amount of first-team reps in camp and appears to be set for a significant role throughout the 2026 campaign, potentially as the middle safety in select packages. Thomas is set to have an MRI to investigate the extent of the injury. It remains to be seen how much time the safety will miss.

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Jackson did not practice Thursday and Friday. While he practiced in a limited capacity Saturday, it still wasn't enough to avoid a questionable designation. However, Jackson has since been upgraded and is ready to go versus the Bills.

Yurosek opened the regular season on injured reserve due to an ankle injury. His 21-day window to return from IR opened Wednesday, and while he's tagged as questionable for Sunday's NFC North showdown, the positive news is that Yurosek was a full participant in all three practices during Week 5 prep. If he's cleared to make his 2026 regular-season debut, then he would operate alongside Gavin Bartholomew in a rotational role at tight end behind starter T.J. Hockenson.

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There was no clear sign of trouble Monday night when Hockenson played 83 percent of snaps in a loss to the Bills. A return to practice Thursday would put him on track to face the Packers this Sunday in what could be the first start of Kirk Cousins' second stint with the Vikings. Coach Kevin O'Connell declined to name a Week 10 starter Wednesday, but Cousins' familiarity with the offense seemingly gives him the edge over Carson Wentz (ankle) after Wentz's Monday night meltdown.

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Despite having the benefit of a Week 6 bye, Jefferson appears to be dealing with the ankle injury that he suffered in Week 3 and forced inactive status in Week 4 before he suited up in Week 5 at New Orleans, when he hauled in six of seven targets for 79 yards and one touchdown. Meanwhile, fellow WR Jordan Addison (hamstring) practiced fully Wednesday, meaning Jefferson has a bit of work to do to get the top of the Vikings' receiving corps back to 100 percent.

Jones signed a reserve/future contract with Minnesota in January and has been using training camp to try to earn a spot on the 53-man roster. The suspension will make him ineligible to see game action until Week 4, though Jones may ultimately end up on the Vikings' practice squad.

Minnesota's every-down inside linebacker was injured in last Monday night's loss to the Bills and will now be up against it to be cleared for Sunday's game against the Packers on a short week. Ivan Pace would likely be next in line for heavy snaps at linebacker.

Wentz injured his ankle Monday night during his disastrous start against the Bills. The Vikings have since traded for Kirk Cousins, who likely will take over as the starter for Sunday's game at Green Bay. Coach Kevin O'Connell wouldn't commit to starting Cousins and suggested Kyler Murray (hamstring) is unlikely to play, but Cousins' familiarity with the scheme and terminology means he shouldn't need long to prepare.

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There was no clear sign of trouble Monday night when Hockenson played 83 percent of snaps in a loss to the Bills. A return to practice Thursday would put him on track to face the Packers this Sunday in what could be the first start of Kirk Cousins' second stint with the Vikings. Coach Kevin O'Connell declined to name a Week 10 starter Wednesday, but Cousins' familiarity with the offense seemingly gives him the edge over Carson Wentz (ankle) after Wentz's Monday night meltdown.

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Jackson did not practice Thursday and Friday. While he practiced in a limited capacity Saturday, it still wasn't enough to avoid a questionable designation. However, Jackson has since been upgraded and is ready to go versus the Bills.

Levi Drake Rodriguez, Elijah Williams and Jalen Redmond will handle more of the defensive-line duties with Ingram-Dawkins sidelined.

Claiborne didn't practice Friday or Saturday after suffering a knee injury in practice Wednesday. Head coach Kevin O'Connell said he doesn't think Claiborne will need surgery but added that the team is still evaluating the injury. The running back has played sparingly this season, logging 18 offensive snaps through four games and tallying 13 yards on six carries along with eight yards on two receptions.

Per head coach Kevin O'Connell, Jennings suffered a calf injury at Thursday's practice that is serious enough to sideline him for at least one game. Jennings' next chance for game action is Sunday, Nov. 15 in Green Bay, while Tai Felton and Myles Price are in for some offensive snaps this week behind the top WR duo of Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison.

Murray emerged from last Sunday's loss to the Lions with a sore hamstring, and O'Connell told Alec Lewis of The Athletic on Thursday that the quarterback was unlikely to play in Week 9 but also wasn't an IR consideration. Tom Pelissero of Netflix reported Saturday morning that Murray is in recovery mode from a Grade 2 hamstring strain that will sideline him Monday and potentially beyond that point. Now that Murray officially is out for his second contest of the campaign, Carson Wentz is set to see his first game action since Week 2.

Van Ginkel played through the issue last week against the Lions and piled up 2.5 sacks in the loss. The veteran edge rusher has 21 tackles (11 solo), including 6.5 sacks, one interception, one forced fumble and a fumble recovery across seven games this season.

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It's a new injury for Jennings, but he has an extra day to recover this week, as the Vikings play the Bills on Monday night. Jennings has six grabs for 54 yards on 10 targets across six games this season and is nowhere near fantasy relevance in his current role.

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Per head coach Kevin O'Connell, Murray is considered week-to-week, paving the way for Carson Wentz to make his second start of the season when the Vikings face the Bills on MNF. Per Lewis, O'Connell said Thursday that a stint on injured reserve isn't under consideration for Murray, suggesting that the starting quarterback's potential absence isn't expected to linger beyond 1-to-3 weeks.

Darrisaw played all 52 of the Vikings' offensive snaps during Sunday's game at Detroit, but he hurt his shoulder somewhere along the way, and now his status for Week 9 is in doubt. His activity at practice will be worth monitoring when Minnesota releases its first official injury report of the week Thursday.

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O'Connell was non-committal about Murray being available for next Monday's game against the Bills, noting that the Vikings aren't "there yet," per Lewis. Added context regarding Murray's status will arrive no later than Thursday, when the Vikings post their first Week 9 practice report. If Murray is unable play versus Buffalo, Carson Wentz would be next in line to start at quarterback for Minnesota.

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Murray was serviceable in the divisional clash in enemy territory, tossing multiple touchdown passes for the first time this season. Murray connected with Justin Jefferson (one yard) and T.J. Hockenson (eight yards) for his pair of scoring strikes, the former featuring a magnificent one-handed grab on the part of the star wide receiver. Murray's hamstring tightness will be something to monitor ahead of a Week 9 home showdown against Josh Allen and the Bills on Monday night, Nov. 9, with updates on that front expected in coming days.

As the emergency QB3, Brosmer is prohibited from playing Sunday unless both Kyler Murray and Carson Wentz leave the game due to injury, illness or ejection.

Jackson sustained a quadriceps injury right before halftime, and medical staff have determined that he cannot return to Sunday's game. Harrison Smith should see more work on early downs in Jackson's stead.

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In the wake of making an early exit from this past Sunday's win against the Colts after aggravating a knee injury, Jones didn't practice Wednesday, so his return to drills one day later generally is a good sign in the midst of Week 8 prep. Friday's injury report will unveil whether or not he enters the weekend with a designation for Sunday's game at Detroit.

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Jones aggravated an existing knee injury this past Sunday against the Colts, and while it isn't deemed to be serious, the running back is considered day-to-day, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. After sitting out Wednesday's session, Jones will have two more chances to mix into drills this week before the Vikings potentially make a ruling on his status for Sunday's game at Detroit. Jordan Mason stands to benefit if Jones is at anything less than 100 percent this weekend.

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Jordan Mason (thumb) returned from injured reserve and stepped back in as the Vikings' lead ball carrier while Jones shifted into a change-of-pace role. Jones carried eight times for 26 yards and added one reception for no gain across 15 snaps before exiting with 12:22 remaining in the fourth quarter. After the game, head coach Kevin O'Connell acknowledged that Jones experienced an aggravation of the MCL sprain he previously sustained in Week 2. Jones was able to return to action the following week, but the results of an MRI on Monday will help determine whether he can avoid an absence during the Vikings' Week 8 game in Detroit.

Jones exited in the fourth quarter of Week 7 action, and while he was considered questionable to return, he remained on the sideline. He missed time in two prior contests this season due to a knee issue but has been able to suit up for all seven contests. Jones and the Vikings next take the field Sunday, Nov. 1, in Detroit, so his status will be monitored to see if he's in danger of an absence. Fellow RB Jordan Mason (thumb) returned from IR on Sunday, turning 15 carries into 68 yards.

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Claiborne is a healthy scratch for Week 7 due to the return of Jordan Mason, who's been activated from injured reserve after completing his recovery from a thumb injury. Clairborne may have an uphill battle for active status moving forward as long as both Jones and Mason are available.

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Brosmer remains the emergency reserve quarterback behind Kyler Murray and Carson Wentz. Brosmer will only enter the game if both Murray and Wentz must depart due to injury, illness or ejection.

Since he was designated to return from injured reserve Monday, Mason has been listed as full on three straight practice reports, but the Vikings will err on the side of caution, especially because they still must activate him by Saturday afternoon for the running back to have a chance to play Sunday. Assuming that comes to pass, Mason will rejoin Aaron Jones in the backfield, likely in a timeshare as they did in 2025 and in Week 1 before the former suffered a small fracture in his thumb that required surgery.

With back-to-back uncapped sessions under his belt so far this week, Mason appears to be putting himself in a position to be activated from injured reserve ahead of Sunday's contest versus the Colts. He's seeking his first game action since Week 1, when he suffered a small fracture in his thumb that required surgery. If he's able to return this weekend, Mason likely will resume a timeshare with Aaron Jones out of the Vikings backfield.

Hockenson is inching closer to clearing the protocol for head injuries after sustaining a concussion during the Vikings' Week 5 win at New Orleans. At the very least, he must gain clearance from an independent neurologist in order to suit up again Sunday against the Colts.

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The Vikings designated Mason for return from IR on Monday, and two days later he was uninhibited on the practice field. He's seeking his first game action since Week 1, after which he underwent surgery on a small fracture in his thumb. The team will need to activate Mason by Saturday afternoon in order for him to have a chance to play Sunday against the Colts, but a full practice Wednesday puts him on pace to be involved in such a transaction.

Despite having the benefit of a Week 6 bye, Jefferson appears to be dealing with the ankle injury that he suffered in Week 3 and forced inactive status in Week 4 before he suited up in Week 5 at New Orleans, when he hauled in six of seven targets for 79 yards and one touchdown. Meanwhile, fellow WR Jordan Addison (hamstring) practiced fully Wednesday, meaning Jefferson has a bit of work to do to get the top of the Vikings' receiving corps back to 100 percent.

In the wake of suffering a concussion during a Week 5 win in New Orleans, Hockenson had the benefit of a Week 6 bye and took advantage of it, but a full practice Wednesday doesn't necessarily mean he's out of the protocol for head injuries just yet. He'll need to gain clearance from an independent neurologist in order to be able to play Sunday against the Colts.

Minnesota will open Mason's 21-day practice window Monday after the running back missed the team's last four games while recovering from thumb surgery. Per Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com, the Vikings have optimism that Mason will be able to play Sunday against the Colts, though his availability may hinge on how he looks from a conditioning standpoint during practices after a month-long layoff from action. Once he's fully ramped up, Mason should settle back in as the Vikings' top ball carrier on earlier downs, allowing Aaron Jones to slide back into more of a change-of-pace role.

Mason has already missed the required four games after landing on injured reserve following the Vikings' season-opening win over the Packers, and he'll get additional time to recover from thumb surgery while the team is on bye Week 6. Assuming that Mason's thumb has healed as expected following the five-week absence, he'll likely be designated for return from IR and resume practicing coming out of the bye. Aaron Jones has shouldered the load out of the Minnesota backfield over the past four games, but Mason should reclaim the bulk of the snaps on early downs once he's reinstated from IR.

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Addison is sitting out his first game of the campaign due to a sore hamstring that contained him to a pair of limited sessions during Week 5 prep. Meanwhile, fellow WR Justin Jefferson (ankle) is back in action for the first time since the second quarter of a Week 3 victory at Tampa Bay, leaving him as the Vikings' unquestioned No. 1 pass catcher for QB Kyler Murray. Minnesota has a Week 6 bye on tap, so Addison's next chance to suit up is Sunday, Oct. 25 versus the Colts.

Brosmer joined the Vikings' 53-man roster in early October after the team traded away J.J. McCarthy. The 25-year-old is not available to play against the Saints unless both Kyler Murray and Carson Wentz are taken out of the game due to an injury, illness, or ejection.

Only four days removed from the Vikings signing Beckham to the practice squad and elevating him ahead of Week 5 action, he'll be a healthy scratch in his first chance to contribute to Minnesota's offense. With Jordan Addison (hamstring) also inactive Sunday, the team's available wide receivers Sunday will be Justin Jefferson (ankle), Jauan Jennings, Tai Felton, Myles Price and Jeshaun Jones.

After recording a seven-yard reception on the Vikings' opening possession, Hockenson immediately headed to the locker room to get checked for a head injury. With Minnesota confirming that he has sustained a concussion, Hockenson will be shut down for the rest of the afternoon and will now be subject to the NFL's five-step protocol. Minnesota is on bye in Week 6, so Hockenson's next chance to play will come against the Colts on Oct. 25.

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Yurosek opened the regular season on injured reserve due to an ankle injury. His 21-day window to return from IR opened Wednesday, and while he's tagged as questionable for Sunday's NFC North showdown, the positive news is that Yurosek was a full participant in all three practices during Week 5 prep. If he's cleared to make his 2026 regular-season debut, then he would operate alongside Gavin Bartholomew in a rotational role at tight end behind starter T.J. Hockenson.

O'Neill was limited in practice all week by a knee injury, which earned him the questionable tag for Sunday's road game. Christian Darrisaw (concussion) has already been ruled out, so Ryan Van Demark and Caleb Tiernan could be the Vikings' starting offensive tackles if O'Neill is unable to play.

Demmings was able to log two straight limited practices to end Week 5 prep. However, the rookie fifth-rounder will miss a second consecutive game due to a hamstring injury he picked up against the Buccaneers in Week 3. Demmings has mostly contributed on special teams this season, but his absence leaves Zemaiah Vaughn as the top rotational option at cornerback behind James Pierre and Isaiah Rodgers. The Vikings are on a bye for Week 6, so Demmings' next chance to play is Week 7 against the Colts on Sunday, Oct. 25.

Darrisaw entered the league's concussion protocol following the Vikings' Week 4 win over the Dolphins. He was not cleared to practice during Week 5 prep, and in his absence, Ryan Van Demark will likely start at left tackle against New Orleans on Sunday.

Addison was held out of Wednesday's practice due to a sore hamstring, but he was a limited participant in his return to drills Thursday and again was spotted on the field Friday before head coach Kevin O'Connell termed both Addison and Justin Jefferson (ankle) questionable for Week 5 action. Both players' statuses will receive clarity about 90 minutes before Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff.

It's unclear if either wide receiver was a full participant, but this does suggest that both have a chance to play Sunday in New Orleans.

That's two straight limited practice sessions to begin the week for O'Neill, who is dealing with a knee injury. It's unclear if the current issue is related to the knee injury that he dealt with earlier in the campaign. Regardless, O'Neill has a chance of suiting up Sunday in New Orleans, but he'll likely carry an injury designation into the weekend unless he's able to practice in full Friday.

Darrisaw suffered a concussion Sunday against Miami. He's currently in the league's five-step protocol, and he'll need to be cleared by an independent neurologist before he's able to suit up for game action. Darrisaw is in real danger of missing Sunday's matchup against New Orleans, and if that happens, Ryan Van Demark will likely step in to start at left tackle.

One day removed from missing Wednesday's practice due to a sore hamstring, Addison rejoined his teammates and fellow WR Justin Jefferson, who missed a Week 4 win against the Dolphins due to an ankle injury but so far has been limited this week. Friday's practice report may provide insight regarding the statuses of both players ahead of Sunday's game at New Orleans.

Jefferson initially injured his ankle in the middle of a Week 3 win at Tampa Bay and missed this past Sunday's game against the Dolphins. So far this week, he's logged back-to-back capped sessions, and Friday's practice report may provide some clarity regarding whether or not a return to action Sunday in New Orleans is possible. For what it's worth, Jefferson told Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com on Wednesday that he wants to play this weekend as a native of Louisiana, but ultimately it'll be a team decision regarding his status.

It's unknown how involved Yurosek was during practice, though it appears he could be nearing a return after landing on injured reserve to begin the 2026 campaign. The 24-year-old appeared in 12 regular-season games in 2025, amassing two catches (three targets) for 14 yards.

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Head coach Kevin O'Connell said Addison has some hamstring soreness after he played 75 of 78 offensive snaps against the Dolphins last Sunday. With Justin Jefferson (ankle) missing that game versus Miami, Addison turned six targets into a 4-52-0 receiving line, as he took a back seat to T.J. Hockenson, who hauled in all 13 of his targets for 119 yards. The Vikings made a couple wideout additions to the practice squad Wednesday.

Coach Kevin O'Connell provided an update on Jefferson earlier Wednesday, saying the wide receiver "is doing well" and will be limited to begin Week 5 prep. Jefferson's ensuing activity level indeed was limited, but per the player himself he wants to play against the Saints as a native of Louisiana. The Vikings will take the situation "day by day," and his listing on Friday's practice report may be telling for his odds to suit up this weekend.

Jurgens was a full participant at practice Wednesday, which suggests he may be able to return to game action as soon as Sunday for Minnesota's contest against the Saints in Week 5. The transaction starts the clock on a 21-day window during which he can be officially activated before he'd be required to spend the remainder of the season on IR.

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Jackson suffered a torn meniscus during Sunday's 15-10 win over Miami, and he was already set to miss the rest of the regular season, so Tuesday's move to the IR comes as no surprise. Joe Huber is the top candidate to take over as Minnesota's starting left guard in Jackson's absence.

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Darrisaw left Sunday's contest early with an apparent concussion, and now it's now uncertain whether he'll be able to suit up in Week 5. His name will be one to watch for when the Vikings publish their first official injury report of the week Wednesday.

Oliver's move to IR was expected after the tight end was diagnosed with a torn bicep Monday. The tight end will likely miss most, if not all, of the 2026 season as he recovers from surgery. T.J. Hockenson and Gavin Bartholomew are now the only tight ends on the Vikings' roster, meaning practice-squad elevations ahead of Week 4 will likely include at least one more option at the position. The Vikings signed linebacker Kyle Van Noy to the 53-man roster in a corresponding move.

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Demmings suffered a hamstring injury in the third quarter, and his day has now officially come to a premature end. In his absence, the Vikings have become rather thin in the secondary.

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Oliver went to the locker room during the fourth quarter of Sunday's game and was promptly ruled out after being evaluated by medical staff. Gavin Bartholomew will be the top backup behind T.J. Hockenson for the rest of Sunday's game.

Jefferson sustained an ankle injury in the first half and ultimately was ruled out for the remainder of the game after catching both of his early targets for 32 yards. The Vikings held on without their star receiver to improve to 3-0 heading into a Week 4 home game against the Dolphins. Jefferson's ankle injury will be evaluated further, but O'Connell sounded optimistic that Jefferson may not face much, if any, additional missed time.

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Samac appeared on the Vikings' injury report during Week 3 prep with a new knee injury. The backup center's issue must be significant, as he was promptly moved to IR. Samac will need to miss at least four games on IR before becoming eligible to return to the Vikings' active roster.

Carson Wentz will draw the start for Minnesota in Week 2, after he came on in relief of a concussed Murray in the season opener and helped lead the Vikings to come-from-behind 39-22 win over the Packers. Murray was already able to take some steps forward in his recovery from the concussion by practicing in a limited fashion Wednesday through Friday, but he'll still need to upgrade to full participation and receive clearance from an independent neurologist before he's officially removed from the protocol.

O'Neill returned to practice in a limited capacity Friday after sitting out Thursday's session, giving him at least a chance to suit up in Week 2. If he can't go Sunday, Ryan Van Demark would be a candidate to get the start at right tackle.

Jennings didn't practice at all this week due to a personal matter and thus now has been ruled out for Week 2 action. The Vikings lean on Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison the most at wide receiver, but some targets seemingly will be available for Tai Felton and even Myles Price in Jennings' absence. Jennings' next chance to suit up will be Sunday, Sept. 27 at Tampa Bay.

The Vikings' starting weakside linebacker logged 1.5 sacks over 55 defensive snaps in last Sunday's 39-22 win over the Packers. While Van Ginkel had a strong showing, the linebacker likely suffered his chest injury during the game. The 31-year-old will need to upgrade to full practice participation by Friday to avoid an injury designation ahead of next Sunday's game against the Bears.

Cashman likely suffered his wrist injury during the Vikings' 39-22 win over the Packers last Sunday. The linebacker played 96 percent of the team's defensive snaps, logging seven tackles (five solo), including 0.5 sacks, in a game that he likely played through injury. Cashman will need to upgrade to a full practice participant by Friday to avoid an injury designation ahead of next Sunday's game against the Bears.

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Murray lasted 11 offensive snaps before suffering a concussion this past Sunday against the Packers when he was sandwiched between two defenders. Carson Wentz came on in relief of Murray and helped lead the Vikings to a 39-22 victory. O'Connell told Alec Lewis of The Athletic on Monday that Murray would be evaluated day by day as the team prepares for Sunday's road matchup with the Bears, but if the quarterback doesn't make the requisite progress and gain clearance from an independent neurologist, Wentz again will be under center for Minnesota.

Mason (30 of 65 offensive snaps) and Aaron Jones (29 snaps) had a near-even split of the backfield reps Week 1, with the former leading the ground attack with 59 yards and a touchdown on 15 carries while going without a target. The 27-year-old apparently hurt his thumb at some point during the contest, but the Vikings haven't yet indicated that the injury is anything more than a day-to-day concern. Mason will likely be put through more tests before the Vikings have a clearer picture of his status heading into a Week 2 matchup with the Bears.

In his Vikings debut during Sunday's 39-22 win over Green Bay, Murray completed three of five passes for 18 yards and an interception and ran twice for nine yards before being ruled out after sustaining the head injury when he was crunched between a pair of Packers defenders in the first quarter. Carson Wentz came on in relief and performed admirably to lead the Vikings to a come-from-behind victory, and with Murray facing an uphill battle to clear the five-step protocol before the weekend, Wentz will be the likely starter for the matchup with the Bears. On a positive note, Stefanski said that Murray is feeling better and was able to participate in meetings and watch film Monday, but Murray will still need his concussion symptoms to dissipate before he's able to do any on-field work.

Though the nature of Yurosek's injury isn't known, Ben Goessling of The Minnesota Star Tribune relays that the second-year tight end isn't expected to face a long-term absence. Yurosek will have to miss at least four games as a result of his move to IR, making the Vikings' Oct. 11 game in New Orleans as the earliest date for his potential 2026 debut. The 24-year-old mainly handled a blocking and special-teams role for the Vikings in 2025, recording just two catches for 14 yards on three targets over 12 games.

Jefferson had a solid preseason, rushing 11 times for 74 yards over three contests. The running back was waived Sunday and cleared waivers, meaning he is set to spend the entirety of the 2026 regular season on IR. If Jefferson would like to sign with another team, he will need to reach an injury settlement with the Vikings to become a free agent.

The cornerback was waived with an injury designation by Minnesota earlier in the day. Allen will now need to reach an injury settlement with the team to have a chance to play in 2026.

It's not immediately clear what type of issue Jurgens is dealing with, but he'll need to sit out at least the first four games of the campaign. Minnesota claimed Nick Samac off waivers Monday to fill the backup center role in Jurgens' stead.

Batty suffered a torn ACL during Friday's preseason loss to the Broncos and will now be forced to miss the upcoming season. He logged 12 tackles (nine solo) across 12 games with Minnesota last season and will now shift his focus to getting healthy for the 2027 campaign.

Thomas made five tackles (three solo) in Friday's game before sustaining the injury. The undrafted free agent out of James Madison had been taking a significant amount of first-team reps in camp and appears to be set for a significant role throughout the 2026 campaign, potentially as the middle safety in select packages. Thomas is set to have an MRI to investigate the extent of the injury. It remains to be seen how much time the safety will miss.

McCarthy emerged from preseason Week 2 with an ankle injury, and while the Vikings were hopeful that he'd be able to play in the team's final exhibition, he'll instead remain in street clothes. After losing out on the starting QB job to Kyler Murray in early August, McCarthy has been serving as the backup in the meantime. Carson Wentz and Max Brosmer are the likely candidates to be under center for Minnesota on Friday.

McGlothern suffered an undisclosed injury at some point this preseason, and he has cleared waivers after being waived/injured Tuesday. The cornerback is now set to miss the entirety of the 2026 campaign while on IR, unless he can reach an injury settlement with the Vikings.

Jones signed a reserve/future contract with Minnesota in January and has been using training camp to try to earn a spot on the 53-man roster. The suspension will make him ineligible to see game action until Week 4, though Jones may ultimately end up on the Vikings' practice squad.

Taimani was waived/injured by the Vikings on Monday and went unclaimed. The nose tackle will now spend the entirety of the 2026 regular season on IR unless he is waived with an injury settlement.

Chappell was waived with an injury designation by the Vikings on Monday and went unclaimed. The undrafted free agent out of Texas A&M will now miss the entirety of the 2026 regular season unless he is waived with an injury settlement.

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