Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said that Darrisaw was placed on injured reserve Friday after tearing the ACL and MCL in his left knee during Thursday's 30-20 loss to the Rams, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
Darrisaw will miss the remainder of the 2024 season due to the major injury, but the left tackle is expected to be ready to go for the start of the 2025 season. The loss of Darrisaw is a significant one for Minnesota, as he had played a major part in protecting quarterback Sam Darnold's blindside for the first seven games after signing a four-year, $113 million extension with the team this past offseason. With Darrisaw sidelined, expect David Quessenberry to take over as the Vikings' starting left tackle.
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Vikings' Christian Darrisaw: Leaves locker room on crutches
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Darrisaw (knee) was seen leaving the Vikings' locker room on crutches following Thursday's 30-20 loss to the Rams, Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Darrisaw suffered a knee injury just before halftime and immediately went to the locker room and did not return to the game. Coach Kevin O'Connell did not have further information Thursday night, but he did say he anticipated an update Friday.
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Vikings' Christian Darrisaw: Option exercised
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The Vikings exercised Darrisaw's 2025 fifth-year option.
The 24-year-old was the No. 23 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft and has started 39 of 41 games he's appeared in since entering the league. Darrisaw has yet to make a Pro Bowl or be named an All-Pro, but he's an above-average, rock-solid left tackle and will either protect Sam Darnold or rookie J.J. McCarthy's blind side this upcoming season.
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Vikings' Christian Darrisaw: Cleared for Week 3
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Darrisaw (ankle) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game versus the Chargers.
Darrisaw injured his ankle in the Vikings' season opener against the Buccaneers, which was the reason he was one of two Minnesota offensive linemen to not play 100 percent of the snaps in that contest. He then was active but didn't play Week 2 at Philadelphia. After following up limited practices Wednesday and Thursday with a full showing to cap this week, Darrisaw should be ready to retake his spot as the team's starting left tackle.
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Vikings' Christian Darrisaw: Uncertain for Week 2
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Darrisaw (ankle) is questionable for Thursday against the Eagles, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
Darrisaw exited the team's Week 1 loss to Tampa Bay with the injury, but he did ultimately return to the contest. However, the Virginia Tech product has not fully recovered and is in danger of missing the team's matchup with Philadelphia on a short week. If he is unable to take the field Thursday, Oli Udoh would likely draw the start at offensive tackle opposite Brian O'Neill.
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Vikings' Christian Darrisaw: Exits with injury
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Darrisaw is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Buccaneers with an ankle injury, Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Darrisaw sustained the injury in the first quarter. He played through it after two trips to the medical tent, but his return is now questionable. Oli Udoh now takes over at left tackle.
