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Oct 20, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell throws a ball before the game against the Detroit Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Vikings' KOC gives updates on Hockenson, Cashman, Risner ahead of Colts game

T.J. Hockenson is expected to be a full go on Sunday Night Football.

Will Ragatz
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Oct 20, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell throws a ball before the game against the Detroit Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium.
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Vikings' KOC gives updates on Hockenson, Cashman, Risner ahead of Colts game

T.J. Hockenson is expected to be a full go on Sunday Night Football.

Will Ragatz
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Injuries

Oct 2, 2022; London, United Kingdom; Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle Blake Brandel (64) during the NFL International Series game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter van den Berg-Imagn Images
Rumors

Moving Blake Brandel to LT could be 'short-term' answer for Vikings

Does Minnesota have its replacement for Christian Darrisaw on the roster?

Tony Liebert
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Oct 4, 2024; Watford, United Kingdom; Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle Christian Darrisaw (71) during practice at The Grove. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Matthew Coller: The reality is, there is no replacing Christian Darrisaw

Minnesota has options at left tackle, but there is no replacing one of the best offensive linemen in the league.

Green Bay Packers offensive tackle David Bakhtiari (69) celebrates a victory against the Chicago Bears during their football game Sunday, September 10, 2023, at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill. Green Bay won 38-20.
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David Bakhtiari is the perfect Vikings replacement for Christian Darrisaw

David Bakhtiari was a five-time All-Pro tackle for the Packers before he suffered a torn ACL on New Year's Eve 2020. He played in just one game in 2021, 11 games in 2022 and then one game in 2023 before ongoing issues with the knee knocked him down again.

Joe Nelson
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Nov 27, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson (87) runs after the catch against the Chicago Bears in the third quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Injuries

Christian Darrisaw tore both ACL and MCL; T.J. Hockenson activated

Hockenson will make his season debut in Week 9 against the Colts.

Will Ragatz
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Oct 24, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell watches game action against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half at SoFi Stadium.
News

Why blaming Kevin O'Connell for Christian Darrisaw's injury is absurd

The bottom line: You can't be worried about injuries while calling a football game.

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Walter Rouse
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Trade? Start the rookie? Vikings have options to replace Christian Darrisaw

Christian Darrisaw is out for the rest of the season after suffering a left knee injury in Minnesota's 30-20 loss to the Rams on Thursday night. Now what do the Vikings do at left tackle?

Joe Nelson
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Vikings left tackle Christian Darrisaw plays against the Houston Texans in Week 3.
Injuries

Vikings' Christian Darrisaw needs season-ending knee surgery

This is a devastating loss for the Vikings, as Darrisaw is one of their best players.

Will Ragatz
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Vikings left tackle Christian Darrisaw at an offseason practice.
Injuries

Vikings star LT Christian Darrisaw leaves Rams game with leg injury

It looks like a potentially significant injury for Darrisaw, who is one of the best tackles in the NFL.

Will Ragatz
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Sep 29, 2024; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; General view of a Minnesota Vikings helmet during warmups prior to the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field.
Game Day

Vikings reveal inactives list ahead of TNF game against Rams

Blake Cashman and Akayleb Evans are among those out for the Vikings tonight.

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Nov 12, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson (87) celebrates his touchdown against the New Orleans Saints in the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images
Game Day

Vikings-Rams major updates: Hockenson and Risner out, Nacua in

The Rams are loading up with the return of Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua.

Joe Nelson
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J.J. McCarthy on the sideline next to quarterbacks coach Josh McCown.
News

Report: J.J. McCarthy will be on the sideline with a headset for Vikings-Rams

McCarthy has made his first road trip with the Vikings as he nears the three-month mark since suffering a season-ending knee injury.

Joe Nelson
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Jan 7, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (17) after the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images
Rumors

Report: Puka Nacua might return against Vikings; insider's 'guess' is T.J. Hockenson won't play

Minnesota fans went to bed Wednesday night hopeful that Cooper Kupp would be traded before the Vikings face the Rams Thursday night, and there were no concerns about Puka Nacua being on the field in Los Angeles.

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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.
Injuries

Final Vikings injury report vs. Rams: Cashman, Hockenson, Risner statuses

Hockenson and Risner are officially questionable for Thursday's game.

Will Ragatz
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Dec 10, 2023; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson (87) is upended by Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Amik Robertson (21) during the fourth quarter at Allegiant Stadium.
Injuries

Report: 'Decent chance' T.J. Hockenson makes season debut against Rams

If Hockenson doesn't play on TNF, he almost certainly will against the Colts.

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Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson (87) works out with tight ends coach Brian Angelichio during practice at The Grove in Watford, United Kingdom, on Oct. 4, 2024.
Injuries

Vikings injury report: Hockenson and Jones limited, Risner a full go, Cashman doesn't participate

Could Hockenson and Risner make their season debuts on Thursday?

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Sep 29, 2024; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Blake Cashman (51) during the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
Injuries

Hockenson, Risner, Cashman injury updates with Rams just 72 hours away

We're 24 hours removed from a thriller between the Vikings and Lions and only a little more than 72 hours from kickoff between the Vikings and Rams.

Joe Nelson
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Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones (33) catches the ball against New York Jets linebacker Quincy Williams (56) in the first half at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Oct. 6, 2024.
Injuries

Aaron Jones officially active for Vikings, Lions down starting offensive lineman

Detroit right guard Kevin Zeitler is inactive for Sunday's game at U.S. Bank Stadium.

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Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones (33) runs for a gain against the Green Bay Packers during their football game Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
Injuries

Vikings running back Aaron Jones expected to play against Lions

Jones is listed as questionable for the game due to a hamstring injury.

Nolan O'Hara
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Dec 24, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson (87) warms up before the game against the Detroit Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images
News

Hockenson, Risner out as Vikings make roster moves ahead of Lions

Minnesota will be without Hockenson and Risner against Detroit.

Tony Liebert
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Sep 29, 2024; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones (33) stretches during warmups prior to the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field.
Injuries

Final Vikings-Lions injury report: Jones, Hockenson, three others questionable

There's still plenty of uncertainty on the Vikings' final injury report.

Will Ragatz
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Dec 24, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson (87) warms up before the game against the Detroit Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Injuries

Vikings' T.J. Hockenson feels 'stronger than ever,' but unlikely to play vs. Lions

Hockenson spoke on Thursday about his rehab process and his excitement to return to action.

Will Ragatz
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Sep 22, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones (33) in action during the game against the Houston Texans at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Injuries

Report: Vikings' Aaron Jones 'likely' to play vs. Lions this week

It sounds like Jones will probably be out there for this weekend's huge game.

Will Ragatz
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Sep 15, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones (33) warms up before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Injuries

Vikings Thursday injury report: Aaron Jones, Harrison Phillips return to practice

Jones practicing on Thursday gives him a chance to play on Sunday.

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Oct 4, 2024; Watford, United Kingdom; Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones (33) during practice at The Grove.
Injuries

Vikings' Wednesday injury report includes five DNPs, Hockenson limited

The Vikings are still a bit banged up coming out of their bye week.

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