Minnesota Vikings Injured List

It’s no surprise that the Minnesota Vikings played their best, most complete game of the season last week against the Detroit Lions. The team is finally getting healthy. They finally had their quarterback and starting offensive tackles on a full week of practice and available for the entire game. That was a first for the season. They finally had Andrew Van Ginkel on the field for the defense. As much as any player, he puts the versatility in the Vikings versatile defense. He hadn’t played a full game since Week 1. Despite being healthier than they’ve been all season, the Vikings are still navigating some injury issues and they’ll be without a few players against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. Here’s a look at this week’s Vikings injured list.

Wednesday

Christian Darrisaw, OT (Knee) - Full Practice

C.J. Ham, FB (Hand) - Limited Practice

Jeff Okudah, CB (Concussion) - Did Not Practice

Josh Oliver, TE (Foot) - Did Not Practice

Aaron Jones Sr., RB (Shoulder/Toe) - Did Not Practice

Theo Jackson, S (Concussion) - Did Not Practice

Jalen Redmond, DL (Shin) - Limited Practice

Will Fries, G (Calf) - Limited Practice

Harrison Smith, S (Rest-No Injury) - Did Not Practice

Josh Metellus, S (Foot) - Limited Practice

Thursday

Christian Darrisaw, OT (Knee) - Did Not Practice

C.J. Ham, FB (Hand) - Limited Practice

Jeff Okudah, CB (Concussion) - Did Not Practice

Josh Oliver, TE (Foot) - Did Not Practice

Aaron Jones Sr., RB (Shoulder/Toe) - Limited Practice

Theo Jackson, S (Concussion) - Limited Practice

Jalen Redmond, DL (Shin) - Limited Practice

Will Fries, G (Calf) - Full Practice

Harrison Smith, S (Rest-No Injury) - Full Practice

Josh Metellus, S (Foot) - Full Practice

The Vikings bad injury news is expected injury news. Jeff Okudah and Josh Oliver will likely be out another week. With this being his second concussion of the season, Okudah’s situation is particularly concerning. It really goes without saying, team and player must be careful moving forward. His uncertain availability for the season is probably part of the reason former Los Angeles Chargers corner Asante Samuel Jr. is visiting the Vikings today. Oliver will be severely missed as long as he’s out. Hopefully, his return is soon. Oliver does so much for the offense. The good injury news is the increased practice activity through the week of Aaron Jones Sr., Theo Jackson, Will Fries, and Josh Metellus. 

On the other side of the field, the Baltimore Ravens have ZERO players on their injury report. How often does that happen on a Week 10 injury report?