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Vikings' Mekhi Blackmon: Moves to IR
The Minnesota Vikings placed Mekhi Blackmon (knee) on injured reserve Thursday.This move comes as no surprise, as Blackmon tore his ACL during Wednesday's practice and will now miss all of Minnesota's 2024 campaign. The USC product posted a solid rookie season in 2023, recording 41 total tackles and eight passes defended, including one interception, across 15 games. Expect Akayleb Evans, Andrew Booth and Jaylin Williams to see more first-team reps with Blackmon now officially out for the year.
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Vikings' Mekhi Blackmon: Tears ACL in practice
Mekhi Blackmon (knee) sustained a torn ACL in the first practice of Minnesota Vikings training camp Wednesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.Blackmon sustained the injury during 7-on-7 drills Wednesday, and after staying on the ground for several minutes, he walked off the field and into the Vikings' facility with trainers. It's a brutal blow for Blackmon, who played in 15 games as a rookie in 2023 and was expected to play a larger role in Minnesota's secondary alongside Shaquill Griffin and Byron Murphy this season. With Blackmon sidelined, Akayleb Evans is set to see increased work with the first-team defense at corner during training camp, while Andrew Booth and Jaylin Williams should both see additional opportunities in the secondary.
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Vikings' Mekhi Blackmon: Sustains knee injury
Mekhi Blackmon left Wednesday's training camp practice with a knee injury, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.Blackmon limped off the field during 7-on-7 drills and was attended by medical officials before leaving for the locker room, per Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com. It could be a significant blow for Blackmon, who missed the last two regular-season games last year due to a shoulder injury. The 2023 third-round pick out of USC finished his rookie season with 41 tackles (34 solo), eight passes defended and one interception across 15 regular-season contests, and he was set to see a larger role in the secondary this year alongside Byron Murphy (knee) and Shaquill Griffin. Akayleb Evans saw additional work with the first-team defense after Blackmon went down, per Will Ragatz of SI.com, and the former could see increased snaps if the latter is sidelined for an extended period of time.
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Vikings' Mekhi Blackmon: Posts solid rookie campaign
Mekhi Blackmon (shoulder) recorded 41 total tackles and eight passes defended, including one interception, in 15 games during the 2023 regular season.The 2023 third-round pick out of USC was forced to miss the Minnesota Vikings' final two games due to a shoulder issue, but he was productive when he saw the field. Blackmon started only three games, playing primarily as a rotational cornerback, but he still finished third on the team in passes defended. The 24-year-old could very well be in line for a larger role in 2024.
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Vikings' Mekhi Blackmon: Missing another week
Mekhi Blackmon (shoulder) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Lions, Matthew Coller of The Purple Insider reports.Blackmon began the Minnesota Vikings' week of practice with a limited session, but he followed that up with back-to-back DNPs on Thursday and Friday, so it's no surprise that he won't suit up in Week 18. With the rookie cornerback missing his second consecutive game, expect NaJee Thompson to see increased work in Minnesota's secondary.
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Vikings' Mekhi Blackmon: Can't practice Thursday
Mekhi Blackmon (shoulder) did not participate at practice Thursday.Blackmon played through his shoulder injury in Week 17, so it's possible the Minnesota Vikings are just giving him extra rest. His availability for Week 18 is now legitimately in question though, and he'll likely have to log a full practice Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.
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Vikings' Mekhi Blackmon: Still nursing shoulder injury
Mekhi Blackmon (shoulder) was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's injury report.Blackmon was able to play through his shoulder issue in Week 17, so any limitations at this point could just be maintenance related. He'll still likely need to practice in full Thursday or Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.
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Vikings' Mekhi Blackmon: Good to go versus Green Bay
Mekhi Blackmon (shoulder) is active for Sunday's game against the Packers, Craig Peters of the Minnesota Vikings' official site reports.Blackmon sustained a shoulder injury in the Vikings' Week 16 loss to the Lions. He was a limited participant in Minnesota's last two practices this week and is good to go in a pivotal NFC North clash. With Byron Murphy ruled out ahead of Sunday's game with a knee injury, Blackmon should draw the start at corner alongside Akayleb Evans.
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Vikings' Mekhi Blackmon: Chance to play Week 17
Mekhi Blackmon (shoulder) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday night's game against the Packers, Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.The 24-year-old corner exited the Minnesota Vikings' Christmas Eve contest after sustaining a shoulder injury, and after ending the team's week of practice with two limited sessions, he's got a shot to suit up Sunday night. NaJee Thompson would likely see an increase in snaps in Minnesota's secondary if Blackmon were to be inactive in Week 17.
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Vikings' Mekhi Blackmon: Leaves game with shoulder injury
Mekhi Blackmon (shoulder) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Lions, Lindsey Young of the Minnesota Vikings' official site reports.Blackmon filled in at cornerback for starter Byron Murphy, who was ruled out ahead of Sunday's contest with a hamstring injury. Blackmon had five tackles before exiting the game, and Andrew Booth figures to get more snaps at corner along with starter Akayleb Evans.
Mekhi Blackmon
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