Minnesota Vikings Injured List

The first half of the Minnesota Vikings 2025 was heavily peppered with injuries. Several of those injuries ripped apart the offensive line that was crafted during the offseason was one of the biggest reasons for optimism for the season. The Vikings were forced to go to a third-team player at several positions for games and during games. The number of offensive line combinations used through the first nine games has gone beyond counting. The projected five starters have yet to play a single snap together. Right guard Will Fries is the only starter that has played in every game. The offensive line was the team’s most significant injury issue. It wasn’t the only one. Offensively, the Vikings have been without their starting quarterback, starting running back, and their 1b tight end due to injuries. Forming any sort of continuity was impossible. The offense really needed to play snaps together because of the newness of so many players. The injuries prevented that. The Vikings offense was finally getting the snaps together in Weeks 9 and 10 that they should’ve had in Weeks 1 and 2. Defensively, linebacker Blake Cashman and outside linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel were the only players that missed multiple games. If one was to pick the players the Vikings defense could least afford to miss, Cashman and Van Ginkel would be high on that list. Anyway, injuries will always be an unfortunate part of football. It’s a rough game and seasons are often won by the teams that best handle those injuries. Hopefully, the Vikings are through the worst of it. The past couple of weeks has been the most healthy the team has been since May. Here’s a look at the Vikings injured list in advance of Sunday’s big game with the Chicago Bears. 

Wednesday

Christian Darrisaw, OT (Knee) - Full Practice

Jonathan Greenard, OLB (Shoulder) - Did Not Practice

Will Fries, G (Calf) - Limited Practice

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

Ryan Kelly, C (Concussion) - Limited Practice

Joshua Metellus, S (Foot) - Limited Practice

Josh Oliver, TE (Foot) - Limited Practice

Andrew Van Ginkel (Neck) - Limited Practice

Theo Jackson, S (Concussion) - Full Practice

J.J. McCarthy, QB (Hand) - Limited Practice

Justin Skule, T (Shoulder) - Limited Practice

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

Thursday

Christian Darrisaw, OT (Knee) - Did Not Practice

Jonathan Greenard, OLB (Shoulder) - Did Not Practice

Will Fries, G (Calf) - Limited Practice

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

Ryan Kelly, C (Concussion) - Limited Practice

Joshua Metellus, S (Foot) - Limited Practice

Josh Oliver, TE (Foot) - Limited Practice

Andrew Van Ginkel (Neck) - Limited Practice

Theo Jackson, S (Concussion) - Full Practice

J.J. McCarthy, QB (Hand) - Full Practice

Justin Skule, T (Shoulder) - Full Practice

Harrison Smith, S (Rest-No Injury) - Not on Report

The number of players on the injured list is still well-populated. That should be expected as it’s Week 11. Last week, the Baltimore Ravens had ZERO players on their injury report in advance of their game against the Vikings. How often does that happen on a Week 10 injury report? The most concerning injury on the Vikings current list is outside linebacker Jonathan Greenard. The hope here is that he’s getting treatment and rest for his injured shoulder and that he could play if it was a game day. I suppose we’ll find out today. He’s a difference-maker and will be missed if he’s not on the field against the Bears. 

With the exception of Ryan Kelly, I’m hoping/expecting that all those listed as limited throughout the week will be good to go for the game. Kelly is coming back from his second concussion of the season. He and the Vikings will surely use extreme caution with his return to the field. 

The Vikings are getting healthy. Now, they must stay healthy. It’s time to finally play together.