The Minnesota Vikings placed outside linebacker Jonathan Greenard and safety Joshua Metellus on injured reserve. The move ended the season for both players. It’s a fairly safe assumption that both would’ve found a way to play if the playoffs were still a possibility. They’ve been playing through their respective shoulder injuries for weeks. Still, it’s a disappointing development as both players are so much fun to watch. Both are team captains, team leaders, and outstanding football players. They will be missed in the final three games. Ending their seasons will allow both to have the surgery they need now rather than a month, at least, from now. If there’s the slightest bit of a good in the absence of Greenard and Metellus on the field, it’s the opportunity for Dallas Turner and Jay Ward. In his second year, Turner has played his way into a decent number of snaps even when Greenard was available. Now, Turner will have an even bigger role. That should be fun. In his third season, Ward has earned some defensive snaps. His role was mostly special teams-centric in his first two years. His safety-corner versatility has always been a curiosity. Over the next three weeks, he will get the opportunity to show if he’s ready for a bigger role.
The moves to injured of Jonathan Greenard and Joshua Metellus reduces the Vikings roster to 51 players. It’s possible that the two openings will be filled by players that currently have their 21-day window open for return from injured reserve. Running back Ty Chandler had been on injured reserve since the early weeks of the season. Tight end Gavin Bartholomew had been on injured reserve since training camp. If Chandler and Bartholomew are activated that would give the Vikings roster a giant 28:22 ratio of offense:defense. That’s unlikely. With only three games and no playoffs, who knows?
Here’s the Minnesota Vikings 51-Man Roster in advance of their big Week 16 game against the New York Giants.
2025 Minnesota Vikings 51-Man Roster
Offense (26)
Quarterbacks (3)
J.J. McCarthy
Max Brosmer
John Wolford
Running Backs (4)
Aaron Glenn
Jordan Mason
Zavier Scott
CJ Ham - FB
Receivers (5)
Justin Jefferson
Jordan Addison
Jalen Nailor
Tai Felton
Myles Price
Tight Ends (4)
T.J. Hockenson
Josh Oliver
Ben Sims
Ben Yurosek
Offensive Line (10)
Christian Darrsisaw
Donovan Jackson
Ryan Kelly
Will Fries
Brian O’Neill
Justin Skule
Walter Rouse
Blake Brandel
Michael Jurgens
Joe Huber
Defense (22)
Defensive Line (6)
Jonathan Allen
Javon Hargrave
Jalen Redmond
Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins
Levi Drake Rodriguez
Elijah Williams
Outside Linebackers (5)
Andrew Van Ginkel
Dallas Turner
Tyler Batty
Bo Richter
Chaz Chambliss
Inside Linebackers (4)
Blake Cashman
Eric Wilson
Ivan Pace Jr.
Austin Keys
Cornerbacks (3)
Byron Murphy Jr.
Isaiah Rodgers
Fabian Moreau
Safeties (4)
Harrison Smith
Theo Jackson
Jay Ward
Tavierre Thomas
Special Teams (3)
Kickers (1)
Will Reichard
Punter (1)
Ryan Wright
Long Snapper (1)
Andrew DePaola
Practice Squad (16)
Henry Byrd, G
Joaquin Davis, WR
Caleb Etienne, T
Dontae Fleming, WR
Tyrek Funderburk, CB
Kahlef Hailassie, S
Jonathan Harris, DL
Jeshaun Jones, WR
Vershon Lee, G
Dwight McGlothern, CB
Gabriel Murphy, OLB
Bryson Nesbit, TE
Josh Ross, LB
Taki Taimani, DL
Sione Takitaki, LB
Zemaiah Vaughn, CB
Reserve/International
Max Pincher
Reserve/Injured
Zeke Correll, C
Jonathan Greenard, OLB
Joshua Metellus, S
Rondale Moore, WR
Matt Nelson, OL
Jeff Okudah, CB
Carson Wentz, QB
Reserve/Injured;Designated for Return
Ty Chandler, RB
Gavin Bartholomew, TE
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