Injuries

Nov 12, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jalen Nailor (83) catches a pass against the New Orleans Saints cornerback Alontae Taylor (1) in the third quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Vikings Wednesday injury report: Addison in 'good spot,' Nailor 'progressing'

The Vikings hope to have both receivers available for Sunday's game against the Giants.

Will Ragatz
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Nov 12, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jalen Nailor (83) catches a pass against the New Orleans Saints cornerback Alontae Taylor (1) in the third quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Injuries

Vikings Wednesday injury report: Addison in 'good spot,' Nailor 'progressing'

The Vikings hope to have both receivers available for Sunday's game against the Giants.

Will Ragatz
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Injuries

Dec 10, 2023; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison (3) carries the ball against Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jack Jones (18) in the second half at Allegiant Stadium.
Injuries

Vikings' Jordan Addison expected to play vs. Giants — will he be limited?

Addison suffered an ankle injury three weeks ago.

Will Ragatz
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Nov 27, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson (87) celebrates his touchdown against the Chicago Bears in the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium.
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Could T.J. Hockenson return for Vikings' London game in Week 5?

Hockenson will be first eligible to return from the PUP list against the Jets.

Will Ragatz
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Nov 19, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson (87) reacts after making a catch against the Denver Broncos in the first half at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
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Report: T.J. Hockenson starting season on PUP list; Gabriel Murphy on IR

Minnesota will be without Hockenson and Murphy for at least the first four games.

Tony Liebert
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Nov 5, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Brandon Powell (4) celebrates after a touchdown with guard Dalton Risner (66) against the Atlanta Falcons in the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Injuries

Report: Vikings to place Dalton Risner on IR

Minnesota will be without Risner for at least the first four games.

Tony Liebert
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Marley the dog caring for J.J. McCarthy
Injuries

Dog reveals first photo of J.J. McCarthy following knee surgery

Marley McCarthy is doing her part to keep Minnesota's franchise quarterback on the right track.

Joe Nelson
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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Jaren Hall (16) throws against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Aug. 24, 2024.
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Does 'leg issue' affect Jaren Hall's chances of making Vikings roster?

Hall threw for 189 yards and two TDs on Saturday, but suffered a leg injury in the third quarter.

Nolan O'Hara
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Vikings CB Shaq Griffin and WR Justin Jefferson.
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Vikings CB Shaq Griffin returns to practice after lengthy injury absence

Griffin has been out since the second day of training camp with a hamstring injury.

Will Ragatz
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Jordan Addison
Injuries

Injury updates on Vikings' T.J. Hockenson, Jordan Addison

Hockenson out until after the bye? Addison back for the opener for sure?

Joe Nelson
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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) throws a pass against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Aug. 10, 2024.
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Vikings expected to 'keep their eyes open' for veteran backup quarterback

Sam Darnold is locked in as the starter, but the quarterback room could still change.

Vikings linebacker Blake Cashman.
Injuries

Blake Cashman undergoes procedure for finger injury

Cashman is expected to return once stitches heal.

Nolan O'Hara
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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison (3) carries the ball against Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jack Jones (18) in the second half at Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nev., on Dec. 10, 2023.
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Vikings' Jordan Addison not expected to miss 'any extended time'

Addison was carted off the field Wednesday after suffering an ankle injury.

Nolan O'Hara
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Aug 10, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) under center against the Las Vegas Raiders in the third quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
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Is a 2024 return still possible for J.J. McCarthy?

The Vikings say McCarthy's season is over, but there's some nuance to the situation.

Jonathan Harrison
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Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison at an offseason practice.
Injuries

Vikings' Jordan Addison has ankle injury that isn't believed to be serious

Addison appears to have avoided a major injury. "I think he’s going to be OK."

Will Ragatz
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Dec 24, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison (3) warms up before the game against the Detroit Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Injuries

Vikings' Jordan Addison leaves practice with potentially serious leg injury

The hits just keep on coming for the Vikings in 2024.

Will Ragatz
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Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) against the Las Vegas Raiders in the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Aug. 10, 2024.
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J.J. McCarthy out for season after undergoing full meniscus repair

Vikings rookie quarterback won't take the field this year.

Nolan O'Hara
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Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy works during Minnesota's offseason OTAs on June 12, 2024.
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Injury expert on J.J. McCarthy: 'My suspicion is this is a small little flap tear'

An injury expert who specializes in the knee is optimistic that the 21-year-old rookie won't need the procedure that could end his season.

Joe Nelson
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J.J. McCarthy
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Matthew Coller: McCarthy's surgery is a setback but shouldn't change Vikings' future outlook

His injury is also more of a bump in the development road rather than a total detour. McCarthy can still watch Darnold prepare, learn in meetings how to analyze game action and work with the coaches on other parts of his game while his knee recovers.

Aug 10, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) under center against the Las Vegas Raiders in the third quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Injuries

How long will Vikings' J.J. McCarthy be out with meniscus injury? It depends

McCarthy could miss as little as a few weeks or as much as six months.

Will Ragatz
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Aug 10, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) passes against the Las Vegas Raiders in the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium.
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With J.J. McCarthy needing surgery, Sam Darnold is cemented as Vikings' Week 1 QB

If there was any doubt about Darnold opening the season as Minnesota's starter, that's now gone.

Will Ragatz
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J.J. McCarthy
Injuries

'Amor fati': J.J. McCarthy says he'll back from injury in 'no time'

Was J.J. McCarthy struck by a bolt of faith when he suffered a torn meniscus in his first NFL game?

Joe Nelson
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Aug 10, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA;  Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) and head coach Kevin O'Connell react before the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Injuries

Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy to undergo surgery on meniscus issue

McCarthy will have surgery to determine how much time he'll have to miss.

Will Ragatz
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Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) passes against the Las Vegas Raiders in the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Aug. 10, 2024.
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'Knee soreness': Vikings to hold J.J. McCarthy out of practice

Fans in attendance Monday night will not get to see the rookie quarterback.

Nolan O'Hara
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Jerry Tillery
Vikings Training Camp

Vikings' Jerry Tillery reportedly avoids significant injury

Tillery received good news on Sunday and it seems like he wont be out for long.

Tony Liebert
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Vikings DT Jerry Tillery at an offseason practice.
Injuries

Vikings starting DT Jerry Tillery leaves practice with apparent injury

It would be a blow to the Vikings' defensive line if Tillery is seriously hurt.

Will Ragatz
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