Every Vikings Injury: Journeying All the Way to Wentz (with Everyone Else) as W7 Nears
Saying that the Vikings injury situation has been grim would be akin to saying that Caribou Coffee sells caffeine. No one will be shocked by the revelation.
What may be more helpful, then, is a more specific focus on where players stand. Instead of bunching the individuals together, the effort made here is to offer a player-by-player update. Informing the article is the Vikings’ most recent injury updates. Note, too, that the injured Vikings are sorted in an alphabetical manner based on last name.
Every Vikings Injury at the Present Moment
Gavin Bartholomew, Tight End
Injury: Back.
Games Missed: All of 2025.
Commentary: Quickly fading into the background, Gavin Bartholomew may lose his entire rookie season. The hope is that he’ll get healthy in time for 2026 before going on to have a very productive NFL career.
Tyler Batty, Edge Rusher
Injury: Knee.
Games Missed: All of 2025.
Commentary: The large lad created a ruckus at training camp. He is operating from within the 21-day window to come off the IR. As a result, the Vikings need to make a decision soon or risk not having him for the season in its entirety. Just note that activating Batty off the IR means subtracting someone from the roster.
Blake Cashman, Linebacker
Injury: Hamstring.
Games Missed: Week 2, Week 3, Week 4, & Week 5.
Commentary: Recently, Mr. Cashman called his hamstring “bulletproof.” One has to assume that being able to withstand a bullet means he’ll soon get back onto the field. He has been fully jumping into the mix at practice.
Ty Chandler, Running Back
Injury: Knee.
Games Missed: Week 2, Week 3, Week 4, & Week 5.
Commentary: Hard to know when he’ll return. Chandler was one of the rare Vikings who didn’t make the trip overseas, suggesting that the injury prognosis isn’t particularly positive.
Zeke Correll, Center
Injury: Ankle.
Games Missed: All of 2025.
Commentary: In theory, Mr. Correll could have worked as center depth had he still been available. Losing both of Ryan Kelly and Michael Jurgens meant that there needed to be a Blake Brandel shuffle.
Jonathan Greenard, Edge Rusher
Injury: Hamstring.
Games Missed: N/A.
Commentary: The Greenard inclusion comes as a surprise. He wasn’t listed on Wednesday but was on Thursday. Ideally, whatever came up is exceedingly minor and Minnesota was just demonstrating ample caution.
Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins, Defensive Tackle
Injury: Hip.
Games Missed: N/A.
Commentary: The rookie d-lineman has been limited at practice. Doesn’t appear to be a major issue, though.
Donovan Jackson, Left Guard
Injury: Wrist.
Games Missed: Week 4 & Week 5.
Commentary: Mr. Jackson has been showing promise and ruggedness. He’s selfless, too. Kwesi Adofo-Mensah appears to have made a wise move by welcoming the young lineman to town. He’s offering limited work in practice.
Aaron Jones, Running Back
Injury: Hamstring.
Games Missed: Week 3, Week 4, & Week 5.
Commentary: The top runner may not be the top runner when he returns. He is, nevertheless, a great leader who brings the Vikings some coveted versatility. Minnesota is a better team when Jones is available. He can get back onto the field in Week 8, at the earliest.
Michael Jurgens, Center
Injury: Hamstring.
Games Missed: Week 5.
Commentary: Michael Jurgens could end up being the long-term center for J.J. McCarthy. Working toward that long-term goal is going to involve him getting healthy and back into action for the 2025 Vikings.
Ryan Kelly, Center
Injury: Concussion.
Games Missed: Week 3 and Week 5.
Commentary: The rugged lineman needs to consider his long-term health. Give Mr. Kelly time.
J.J. McCarthy, Quarterback
Injury: Ankle.
Games Missed: Week 3, Week 4, & Week 5.
Commentary: Expect the kid QB to be active in Week 7. If not, then not sliding him to the IR will appear quite odd. Whether he starts the game is what’s so fascinating.
Rondale Moore, Receiver/Returner
Injury: Knee.
Games Missed: All of 2025.
Commentary: Not lacking in talent, Moore lost his season before it could begin. Maybe Minnesota gives him another whirl in 2026.
Matt Nelson, Offensive Tackle
Injury: Bicep.
Games Missed: All of 2025.
Commentary: Truth be told, Mr. Nelson was facing an uphill battle to get onto the team. Still a tough injury update for the veteran. Possible he sticks around to compete in 2026.
Brian O’Neill, Right Tackle
Injury: Knee.
Games Missed: Week 5.
Commentary: He’s a great right tackle. Seeing him out there in Week 7 versus the Eagles would be a major boost, though it’s tough to know if that’s realistic. He is offering limited work in practice.
Andrew Van Ginkel, Edge Rusher
Injury: Neck.
Games Missed: Week 2, Week 4, & Week 5.
Commentary: The bad news is that it’s a neck injury. Playing through, for instance, a bad finger would be more advisable. The good news is that he’s getting some work in practice.
Carson Wentz, Quarterback
Injury: Shoulder.
Games Missed: N/A.
Commentary: The bye arrived at the right time. Mr. Wentz has been solid as the QB1 fill-in. Moving forward, the goal will be that he can be a strong QB2. He’s fully in the mix at practice.
