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Ivan Pace Jr. heads to injured reserve, Vikings sign former first-round pick Jamin Davis

Davis played four seasons for Washington before being cut in October; he was on the Packers' practice squad.

Jonathan Harrison

Nov 17, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. (0) sneaks a peak into the backfield against the Tennessee Titans during the second half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
Nov 17, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. (0) sneaks a peak into the backfield against the Tennessee Titans during the second half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images / Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
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The Vikings have placed linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. on injured reserve due to a hamstring injury he suffered in the team's 30-27 win over the Chicago Bears on Sunday.

Pace's absence will be a huge hole for the Vikings. The second-year linebacker is third on the team in total tackles (59), with six tackles for loss. He also has registered three sacks and one fumble return for a touchdown. Pace has the fifth-best pass-rushing grade (83.2) among interior linebackers across the NFL and the eighth-best run-defense grade (85.6).

It is possible this is just a short-term injured reserve stint for Pace, which means he will miss the next four games — Dec. 1 vs. Arizona, Dec. 8 vs. Atlanta, Dec. 16 vs. Chicago and Dec. 22 at Seattle — at minimum, meaning the earliest he could return is Dec. 29 against the Green Bay Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.

In a corresponding move, the Vikings signed former first-round pick Jamin Davis from the Packers' practice squad.

Davis, 25, was the No. 19 overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft by the Washington Commanders. He appeared in 50 games, starting 36, over four seasons for Washington before being cut in October. Davis has 282 combined tackles, seven sacks, two fumble recoveries, two forced fumbles and one interception in his career. He never appeared for the Packers.

The Vikings also announced they have activated undrafted rookie linebacker Gabe Murphy off of injured reserve.

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JONATHAN HARRISON

Jonathan Harrison is a Minnesota-based sports writer and radio host who contributes to Bring Me The News and Sports Illustrated's On SI network. Primarily serving as video host and editor for Bring Me The News, Jonathan also covers the Vikings, Twins, Timberwolves and Gophers. He can also be heard on 1500 ESPN in the Twin Cities during the MLS season, where he serves as host and analyst for Minnesota United radio broadcasts.

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