Emily Leiker
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Thursday’s Vikings-Bears practice report.
J.J. McCarthy was a full participant today.
J.J. McCarthy was a full participant today.
November 13, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Thursday’s Vikings-Bears practice report.
J.J. McCarthy was a full participant today.
J.J. McCarthy was a full participant today.
Wednesday’s Vikings-Bears practice report.
Long list of limiteds for the Vikings but from what it’s sounded like from O’Connell, most are precautionary. Wouldn’t expect as long a list later in the week.
Bears had a lot of non-participants — that time of the season.
Long list of limiteds for the Vikings but from what it’s sounded like from O’Connell, most are precautionary. Wouldn’t expect as long a list later in the week.
Bears had a lot of non-participants — that time of the season.
November 12, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Wednesday’s Vikings-Bears practice report.
Long list of limiteds for the Vikings but from what it’s sounded like from O’Connell, most are precautionary. Wouldn’t expect as long a list later in the week.
Bears had a lot of non-participants — that time of the season.
Long list of limiteds for the Vikings but from what it’s sounded like from O’Connell, most are precautionary. Wouldn’t expect as long a list later in the week.
Bears had a lot of non-participants — that time of the season.
Vikings-Ravens kicks off soon.
Get your pregame notes and news from our Star Tribune live blog. @bengoessling.bsky.social, @andrewkrammer.bsky.social and I will have commentary there throughout the game, too.
www.startribune.com/minnesota-vi...
Get your pregame notes and news from our Star Tribune live blog. @bengoessling.bsky.social, @andrewkrammer.bsky.social and I will have commentary there throughout the game, too.
www.startribune.com/minnesota-vi...
November 9, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Vikings-Ravens kicks off soon.
Get your pregame notes and news from our Star Tribune live blog. @bengoessling.bsky.social, @andrewkrammer.bsky.social and I will have commentary there throughout the game, too.
www.startribune.com/minnesota-vi...
Get your pregame notes and news from our Star Tribune live blog. @bengoessling.bsky.social, @andrewkrammer.bsky.social and I will have commentary there throughout the game, too.
www.startribune.com/minnesota-vi...
Friday’s full Vikings-Ravens practice report + game statuses.
November 7, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Friday’s full Vikings-Ravens practice report + game statuses.
Thursday’s Vikings-Ravens practice report.
RB Aaron Jones and S Theo Jackson both did practice in limited fashion today.
RG Will Fries and S Josh Metellus both full after being limited yesterday.
RB Aaron Jones and S Theo Jackson both did practice in limited fashion today.
RG Will Fries and S Josh Metellus both full after being limited yesterday.
November 6, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Thursday’s Vikings-Ravens practice report.
RB Aaron Jones and S Theo Jackson both did practice in limited fashion today.
RG Will Fries and S Josh Metellus both full after being limited yesterday.
RB Aaron Jones and S Theo Jackson both did practice in limited fashion today.
RG Will Fries and S Josh Metellus both full after being limited yesterday.
Wednesday’s Vikings-Ravens practice report.
Five non-participants today for the Vikings, while the Ravens had no injuries to report.
Five non-participants today for the Vikings, while the Ravens had no injuries to report.
November 5, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Wednesday’s Vikings-Ravens practice report.
Five non-participants today for the Vikings, while the Ravens had no injuries to report.
Five non-participants today for the Vikings, while the Ravens had no injuries to report.
Friday’s Vikings-Lions practice report + game statuses.
October 31, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Friday’s Vikings-Lions practice report + game statuses.
Thursday’s Vikings-Lions practice report.
J.J. McCarthy and Andrew Van Ginkel once again full. Jonathan Greenard upgraded to full.
Christian Darrisaw did not practice, and it’s notably not listed as a rest day.
J.J. McCarthy and Andrew Van Ginkel once again full. Jonathan Greenard upgraded to full.
Christian Darrisaw did not practice, and it’s notably not listed as a rest day.
October 30, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Thursday’s Vikings-Lions practice report.
J.J. McCarthy and Andrew Van Ginkel once again full. Jonathan Greenard upgraded to full.
Christian Darrisaw did not practice, and it’s notably not listed as a rest day.
J.J. McCarthy and Andrew Van Ginkel once again full. Jonathan Greenard upgraded to full.
Christian Darrisaw did not practice, and it’s notably not listed as a rest day.
Monday’s Vikings-Lions practice report.
J.J. McCarthy, Christian Darrisaw and Andrew Van Ginkel all listed as full participants.
J.J. McCarthy, Christian Darrisaw and Andrew Van Ginkel all listed as full participants.
October 29, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Monday’s Vikings-Lions practice report.
J.J. McCarthy, Christian Darrisaw and Andrew Van Ginkel all listed as full participants.
J.J. McCarthy, Christian Darrisaw and Andrew Van Ginkel all listed as full participants.
Straight from Carson Wentz, who just spoke with local media: “I knew what I was signing up for going out there. Nobody was forcing me, pressuring me… Everybody in this building has handled this tremendously.”
October 29, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Straight from Carson Wentz, who just spoke with local media: “I knew what I was signing up for going out there. Nobody was forcing me, pressuring me… Everybody in this building has handled this tremendously.”
Just watched Peter Herbstreit (the dog) make his entrance. Vikings-Chargers on Thursday Night Football coming up in a little under 2 hours.
October 23, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Just watched Peter Herbstreit (the dog) make his entrance. Vikings-Chargers on Thursday Night Football coming up in a little under 2 hours.
Print layout on this one is fun.
October 23, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Print layout on this one is fun.
Vikings-Chargers final practice report + game statuses for TNF.
Fullback C.J. Ham and OLB Andrew Van Ginkel out. Five other Vikings questionable.
Fullback C.J. Ham and OLB Andrew Van Ginkel out. Five other Vikings questionable.
October 22, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Vikings-Chargers final practice report + game statuses for TNF.
Fullback C.J. Ham and OLB Andrew Van Ginkel out. Five other Vikings questionable.
Fullback C.J. Ham and OLB Andrew Van Ginkel out. Five other Vikings questionable.
Tuesday’s Vikings-Chargers practice report. Vikings’ is once again an estimation; the team only did walk-throughs today.
Another DNP for O’Neill, and Van Ginkel still limited.
Aaron Jones limited on his first day back to practice from injured reserve.
Another DNP for O’Neill, and Van Ginkel still limited.
Aaron Jones limited on his first day back to practice from injured reserve.
October 22, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Tuesday’s Vikings-Chargers practice report. Vikings’ is once again an estimation; the team only did walk-throughs today.
Another DNP for O’Neill, and Van Ginkel still limited.
Aaron Jones limited on his first day back to practice from injured reserve.
Another DNP for O’Neill, and Van Ginkel still limited.
Aaron Jones limited on his first day back to practice from injured reserve.
Vikings-Chargers Monday practice report. These are estimated participations as neither team held practice.
Brian O’Neill marked as DNP after his return yesterday from an MCL sprain, as well as C.J. Ham with a hand injury suffered in-game.
J.J. McCarthy and Carson Wentz limited.
Brian O’Neill marked as DNP after his return yesterday from an MCL sprain, as well as C.J. Ham with a hand injury suffered in-game.
J.J. McCarthy and Carson Wentz limited.
October 20, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Vikings-Chargers Monday practice report. These are estimated participations as neither team held practice.
Brian O’Neill marked as DNP after his return yesterday from an MCL sprain, as well as C.J. Ham with a hand injury suffered in-game.
J.J. McCarthy and Carson Wentz limited.
Brian O’Neill marked as DNP after his return yesterday from an MCL sprain, as well as C.J. Ham with a hand injury suffered in-game.
J.J. McCarthy and Carson Wentz limited.
Anddddd we’re back. Vikings-Eagles coming up soon.
October 19, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Anddddd we’re back. Vikings-Eagles coming up soon.
Final Vikings-Eagles practice report + game statuses.
Don’t be alarmed by the long Vikings list. A lot of guys rested today or did not require game statuses.
KO said Cashman’s, Batty’s statuses are more procedural. Both coming off IR and roster moves will have to be made.
Don’t be alarmed by the long Vikings list. A lot of guys rested today or did not require game statuses.
KO said Cashman’s, Batty’s statuses are more procedural. Both coming off IR and roster moves will have to be made.
October 17, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Final Vikings-Eagles practice report + game statuses.
Don’t be alarmed by the long Vikings list. A lot of guys rested today or did not require game statuses.
KO said Cashman’s, Batty’s statuses are more procedural. Both coming off IR and roster moves will have to be made.
Don’t be alarmed by the long Vikings list. A lot of guys rested today or did not require game statuses.
KO said Cashman’s, Batty’s statuses are more procedural. Both coming off IR and roster moves will have to be made.
Thursday’s Vikings-Eagles practice report.
OLB Jonathan Greenard added with a hamstring issue that limited him. LG Donovan Jackson (wrist) was up to full participation today. LT Christian Darrisaw taking a rest day, which has been fairly standard for him in his return.
OLB Jonathan Greenard added with a hamstring issue that limited him. LG Donovan Jackson (wrist) was up to full participation today. LT Christian Darrisaw taking a rest day, which has been fairly standard for him in his return.
October 16, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Thursday’s Vikings-Eagles practice report.
OLB Jonathan Greenard added with a hamstring issue that limited him. LG Donovan Jackson (wrist) was up to full participation today. LT Christian Darrisaw taking a rest day, which has been fairly standard for him in his return.
OLB Jonathan Greenard added with a hamstring issue that limited him. LG Donovan Jackson (wrist) was up to full participation today. LT Christian Darrisaw taking a rest day, which has been fairly standard for him in his return.
Wednesday’s Vikings-Eagles practice report.
Notable: AVG listed as limited. We did see him out there in pads + helmet. Cashman (hamstring) and Wentz (shoulder) both full. McCarthy, who
said earlier he’s still not 100%, was limited.
Notable: AVG listed as limited. We did see him out there in pads + helmet. Cashman (hamstring) and Wentz (shoulder) both full. McCarthy, who
said earlier he’s still not 100%, was limited.
October 15, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Wednesday’s Vikings-Eagles practice report.
Notable: AVG listed as limited. We did see him out there in pads + helmet. Cashman (hamstring) and Wentz (shoulder) both full. McCarthy, who
said earlier he’s still not 100%, was limited.
Notable: AVG listed as limited. We did see him out there in pads + helmet. Cashman (hamstring) and Wentz (shoulder) both full. McCarthy, who
said earlier he’s still not 100%, was limited.
Back at it at TCO Performance Center.
Couple notes:
- O’Neill put a brace on his right knee a few minutes in to what we saw. He’s returning from an MCL sprain suffered against the Steelers.
- AVG was on the side/rehab field.
Couple notes:
- O’Neill put a brace on his right knee a few minutes in to what we saw. He’s returning from an MCL sprain suffered against the Steelers.
- AVG was on the side/rehab field.
October 13, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Back at it at TCO Performance Center.
Couple notes:
- O’Neill put a brace on his right knee a few minutes in to what we saw. He’s returning from an MCL sprain suffered against the Steelers.
- AVG was on the side/rehab field.
Couple notes:
- O’Neill put a brace on his right knee a few minutes in to what we saw. He’s returning from an MCL sprain suffered against the Steelers.
- AVG was on the side/rehab field.
Here’s O’Connell today on whether Michael Jurgens will slot back in at No. 1 center in his return from a hamstring injury or if Blake Brandel will have a shot to hold onto the role after Sunday:
October 6, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Here’s O’Connell today on whether Michael Jurgens will slot back in at No. 1 center in his return from a hamstring injury or if Blake Brandel will have a shot to hold onto the role after Sunday:
End of 3Q: 17-14, Browns
Here's a look at some of the numbers.
Here's a look at some of the numbers.
October 5, 2025 at 3:52 PM
End of 3Q: 17-14, Browns
Here's a look at some of the numbers.
Here's a look at some of the numbers.
Final practice report + game statuses for Vikings-Browns.
Most of these Vikings “outs” were expected, but missing both the starting center in Ryan Kelly and backup in Michael Jurgens is tough.
FB C.J. Ham questionable for what could be his season debut.
Most of these Vikings “outs” were expected, but missing both the starting center in Ryan Kelly and backup in Michael Jurgens is tough.
FB C.J. Ham questionable for what could be his season debut.
October 3, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Final practice report + game statuses for Vikings-Browns.
Most of these Vikings “outs” were expected, but missing both the starting center in Ryan Kelly and backup in Michael Jurgens is tough.
FB C.J. Ham questionable for what could be his season debut.
Most of these Vikings “outs” were expected, but missing both the starting center in Ryan Kelly and backup in Michael Jurgens is tough.
FB C.J. Ham questionable for what could be his season debut.
Full Thursday Vikings-Browns practice report.
Dallas Turner added as a DNP due to illness. Christian Darrisaw with a second straight rest day.
Cleveland’s participation is an estimation as they did not practice.
Dallas Turner added as a DNP due to illness. Christian Darrisaw with a second straight rest day.
Cleveland’s participation is an estimation as they did not practice.
October 2, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Full Thursday Vikings-Browns practice report.
Dallas Turner added as a DNP due to illness. Christian Darrisaw with a second straight rest day.
Cleveland’s participation is an estimation as they did not practice.
Dallas Turner added as a DNP due to illness. Christian Darrisaw with a second straight rest day.
Cleveland’s participation is an estimation as they did not practice.
Vikings-Browns full Wednesday practice report.
October 1, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Vikings-Browns full Wednesday practice report.