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Vikings' Christian Darrisaw: Fully healthy as camp begins
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Darrisaw (knee) told reporters Thursday that he hasn't felt this good "in two years," per Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com.
The left tackle tore his ACL and MCL in October 2024 and then struggled to play through the issue during the 2025 campaign, appearing in just 10 games. Darrisaw said he healed fully in the offseason and is no longer dealing with stiffness in his leg, according to Seifert. He has started 57 of the 59 games he's played in across a five-year NFL career.
Darrisaw (knee) "looks unbelievable" while participating in Minnesota's minicamp, Ben Goessling of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.
Tackle Brian O'Neill had high praise for Darrisaw when asked about his first full offseason back from a torn ACL, which is a promising sign for his recovery. Darrisaw had a scheduled down day Wednesday, but once fully healthy, he's expected to operate as Minnesota's starting left tackle.
The Vikings moved Darrisaw (knee) to injured reserve Friday.
Darrisaw attempted to play through his knee injury for the Vikings' Week 15 game against the Cowboys but was ultimately unable to suit up. With no ability to participate in practice, the Vikings decided to move the offensive tackle to injured reserve. The move will officially end the 26-year-old's season as the mandatory four-week reserve minimum will extend through Week 18. Darrisaw played in 10 games for the Vikings this season, logging 502 snaps at left tackle.
Darrisaw tried to play through his knee injury in early December but was unable to suit up in Week 15 against Dallas. Head coach Kevin O'Connell didn't commit to a timeline for Darrisaw to return, though his status for Week 16 against the Giants looks to be in doubt.
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Vikings' Christian Darrisaw: Hopeful to return this season
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Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said Monday that he's "hopeful" Darrisaw (knee) will retake the field during the final stretch of the regular season, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
O'Connell called Darrisaw's injury "a week-to-week and day-to-day situation," making it difficult to ascertain an expected timetable for the standout left tackle's recovery. Darrisaw managed to play through his knee issue Week 14 but was unable to suit up Week 15 against the Cowboys after logging a DNP/DNP/LP practice slate. If he can't gain clearance for Sunday's game against the Giants, Justin Skule will stand to draw another start.
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Vikings' Christian Darrisaw: No go for SNF
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Darrisaw (knee) is inactive for Sunday night's contest against the Cowboys.
Darrisaw will be forced to miss Week 15 as he tends to the knee injury that forced him to be less than 100 percent at practice throughout the week. Justin Skule is the top candidate to take over at left tackle versus Dallas.
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Vikings' Christian Darrisaw: Questionable for Sunday
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Darrisaw (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
Darrisaw was a limited participant in Friday's practice, upgrading from the non-participant status he held earlier in the week. If the left tackle is unable to suit up for Sunday's game, Justin Skule will likely start in his stead.
