Vikings' Harrison Phillips: Limited by knee injury
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Phillips (knee) was limited in Wednesday's practice.
Phillips previously dealt with a back issue earlier in the month, so this is a new injury for the veteran defensive tackle. Phillips has started all 14 games this season, logging 41 tackles (14 solo), including 2.0 sacks, five QB hits, four batted passes, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.
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Vikings' Stephon Gilmore: Gets in full practice Wednesday
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Gilmore (hamstring) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
Gilmore was inactive Monday night against the Bears, but his full participation Wednesday would suggest he's gearing toward playing Sunday against the Seahawks following his two-game absence. Gilmore has logged 47 tackles (32 solo) and seven pass breakups, including one interception, across 12 contests this season.
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Vikings' Harrison Smith: Limited on Wednesday
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Smith (foot) was limited in Wednesday's practice.
It's a new injury for Smith, who hasn't been listed on the injury report since September. The veteran safety has started all 14 games this season but did play just 81 percent of the defensive snaps Monday night against the Bears, his lowest snap rate since Week 3. On the year, Smith has logged 79 tackles (51 solo), including three TFLs and 1.0 sacks, nine pass breakups, including two interceptions, and one fumble recovery.
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Raiders' Andre Carter: Inks deal with Las Vegas
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The Raiders signed Carter off the Vikings' practice squad Wednesday.
The Army product's signing ensures depth at defensive end in Las Vegas, with Maxx Crosby (ankle) and Malcolm Koonce (knee) both sidelined for the remainder of the season. Carter has yet to appear in a regular-season NFL game this year, but he'll likely serve as a depth piece on the Raiders' defensive line in the Week 16 matchup against the Jaguars.
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Jordan Kunaszyk: Gets waived from IR
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Minnesota waived Kunaszyk (undisclosed) from its injured reserve list Wednesday, per the NFL's transactions log.
Kunaszyk has spent the entire regular season so far on injured reserve with an undisclosed injury, but he's now on his way out with the Vikings entirely. He'll have to look for his next chance with a different team.
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Vikings' Josh Metellus: Double-digit stops in victory
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Metellus recorded 10 total tackles (eight solo) in Monday's 30-12 win over the Bears.
Metellus led the team in tackles, reaching 10 takedowns for the second time in three weeks as the Vikings extended their winning streak to seven games in a row. The cornerback has now compiled 88 total tackles (55 solo), four passes defensed, including two interceptions, and a forced fumble over 14 games in 2024.
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Vikings' Jonathan Greenard: Major impact in Week 15
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Greenard recorded six total tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also forcing a fumble in Monday's 30-12 win over the Bears.
Greenard didn't wait long to make his mark in Week 15, recording a strip-sack of Caleb Williams in the first quarter. Teammate Blake Cashman recovered the fumble, while the sack was Greenard's 11th of the year. Greenard has now compiled 49 total tackles (34 solo), including the 11.0 sacks, and also added four forced fumbles and two passes defensed over 14 games in his first season with Minnesota.
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Vikings' Jalen Redmond: In concussion protocol
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Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said Tuesday that Redmond (concussion) is in the NFL's five-step concussion protocol, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
Redmond notched two tackles (one solo) while playing 41 percent of defensive snaps during Monday's 30-12 win over the Bears, but it appears that he sustained a concussion in the process. The rotational defensive lineman will now need to fully clear the NFL's concussion protocol before being eligible to return to game action, making his status uncertain for Sunday's road matchup against Seattle.
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Vikings' Stephon Gilmore: Inactive versus Chicago
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Gilmore (hamstring) is inactive for Monday night's game against the Bears.
Gilmore was listed as questionable following a limited practice Saturday, but he was never expected to play and will now officially sit this one out. Fabian Moreau is expected to draw into the starting lineup at cornerback in Gilmore's absence.
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Vikings' Stephon Gilmore: Unlikely to play
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Gilmore (hamstring) is not expected to play Monday against the Bears, Josina Anderson of CBS Sports reports.
Gilmore was able to return to practice Saturday and log a limited session, but it appears he'll likely miss his second consecutive contest. Assuming he doesn't suit up, Fabian Moreau may be in line for extra snaps at corner.
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Vikings' Stephon Gilmore: Questionable for Week 15
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Gilmore (hamstring) is officially questionable to suit up Monday against Chicago.
Gilmore strained his left hamstring against Arizona in Week 13 and didn't play last Sunday against Atlanta. He missed Minnesota's first two practices this week but logged a limited session Saturday to give himself a shot of playing Monday. If Gilmore is able to give it a go Monday, Fabian Moreau could see his role reduced.
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Vikings' Pat Jones: Past knee issue
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Jones (knee) was a full participant in Friday's practice.
The Pittsburgh product missed the Vikings' Week 14 win over the Falcons due to a knee injury, but Friday's full practice suggests he's now recovered from the issue. With Jones back to full health, he's expected to serve as Minnesota's top backup edge rusher in a Week 15 matchup against the Bears on Monday night.
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Vikings' Stephon Gilmore: Sits out practice again
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Gilmore (hamstring) is not practicing Friday.
Gilmore missed Week 14 against the Falcons and has now sat out back-to-back practices leading into Week 15 action. Saturday's practice will represent his final chance to get in at least limited reps prior to Monday's divisional matchup against the Bears. Fabian Moreau will likely start at cornerback opposite Shaquill Griffin versus Chicago if Gilmore can't play.
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Vikings' Pat Jones: Limited at walkthrough
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Jones (knee) was estimated to be a limited participant at the Vikings' walkthrough Thursday.
Jones was forced to miss the team's Week 14 win over the Falcons with a knee injury, so his limited participation is a good sign. He'll look to increase his workload at the team's two practices prior to Monday's matchup with the Bears.
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Vikings' Andrew Van Ginkel: Limited to open week
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Van Ginkel (thigh) was estimated to be a limited participant at the Vikings' walkthrough Thursday.
Van Ginkel has been able to play through the thigh injury for each of Minnesota's last two games, so his limited participation isn't a major concern. The linebacker will have two more chances to increase his participation at practice this week before Monday's matchup with the Bears.
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Vikings' Jamin Davis: Plays nine defensive snaps Sunday
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Davis logged 1.0 sacks in Sunday's 42-21 win over the Falcons.
Davis was signed off the Packers' practice squad to the Vikings' active roster Nov. 26 to add some depth at inside linebacker. He's played just 13 snaps on defense in his two outings with Minnesota, but he made the most of his opportunities Sunday when he sacked Kirk Cousins for a six-yard loss midway through the second quarter. Davis could see his snap count steadily increase over the next four games as he gets acclimated to the Vikings' defensive playbook.
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Vikings' Camryn Bynum: Seven tackles in Week 14
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Bynum registered seven tackles (two solo) in Sunday's 42-21 win over Atlanta.
Bynum co-led the Vikings in tackles Sunday with Blake Cashman and Josh Metellus. Bynum has played every single defensive snap in consecutive games, and in the eight regular-season games since the Vikings' Week 7 bye, he's accumulated 44 tackles (21 solo) and four pass defenses (including one interception).
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Vikings' Byron Murphy: Nabs sixth interception of season
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Murphy registered three tackles (one solo) and one interception in Sunday's 42-21 win over the Falcons.
Murphy was responsible for the Vikings' second interception off former teammate Kirk Cousins on Sunday. Murphy picked off a pass intended for Kyle Pitts midway through the fourth quarter, which led to a 15-yard rushing touchdown from Aaron Jones seven plays later. Murphy is up to 61 tackles (47 solo), one forced fumble and 12 pass defenses (including a career-high six interceptions) across 13 regular-season games.
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Vikings' Jamin Davis: Gets first sack of season
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Davis had a sack and two total pressures, according to Pro Football Focus, in Sunday's win over Atlanta.
Davis played ten snaps on defense as he got some time as a reserve linebacker. The 2021 first-round pick of Washington could be used in obvious passing situations to help the pass rush after joining the Vikings Nov. 26 from Green Bay's practice squad, which he'd signed to following his release from Washington early in the season.
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Vikings' Jihad Ward: Two tackles in win
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Ward had two total tackles in Sunday's win over Atlanta.
He played on 31 of the defense's 74 snaps, as he helped fill a void with Pat Jones missing the game with a knee injury. Ward has seven total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and a fumble recovery while seeing limited time as a reserve outside linebacker.
