Minnesota Vikings

Blake Cashman

LB

Cashman has begun the week with consecutive limited practices after apparently hurting his elbow during this past Sunday's win over Tampa Bay. The veteran defender has gotten off to a superb start to the campaign, recording 2.5 sacks among 25 total tackles through three games. Cashman may need to practice in full Friday to avoid getting an injury designation heading into the weekend.

Justin Jefferson

WR

Jefferson has yet to log any on-field reps since suffering an ankle injury in the first half of this past Sunday's win at Tampa Bay. He thus will have just one more chance to mix into drills Friday, at which point he'll likely receive a game designation ahead of a Week 4 matchup with the Dolphins.

Joshua Metellus

S

Metellus logged the second-most tackles on Minnesota behind Eric Wilson (11). One of his stops was an assisted sack of Baker Mayfield on the first play of the fourth quarter. Metellus has played every defensive snap for the Vikings so far this season and has racked up 20 tackles and two pass defenses through three contests.

Isaiah Rodgers

CB

Minnesota led by seven points late in the fourth quarter when Rodgers picked off rookie Jalon Daniels on a last-second heave that drifted just short of the end zone. It was Rodgers' first interception of the season and the fifth of his six-year career. The veteran cornerback emerged as a key starter for Minnesota last season and has played nearly every defensive snap for the team so far in 2026.

Eric Wilson

LB

Wilson not only led Minnesota with 10 stops, he was also responsible for 1.5 of the team's six total sacks. The veteran linebacker recorded a career-high 6.5 sacks across 17 regular-season games with the Vikings last year, as he's benefitted statistically from being in defensive coordinator Brian Flores' blitz-happy system. Wilson also surpassed 100 tackles for the second time in his career last year and is on pace to do so again in 2026 with 20 stops through three contests.

Josh Oliver

TE

Oliver's move to IR was expected after the tight end was diagnosed with a torn bicep Monday. The tight end will likely miss most, if not all, of the 2026 season as he recovers from surgery. T.J. Hockenson and Gavin Bartholomew are now the only tight ends on the Vikings' roster, meaning practice-squad elevations ahead of Week 4 will likely include at least one more option at the position. The Vikings signed linebacker Kyle Van Noy to the 53-man roster in a corresponding move.

Kyle Van Noy

LB

The Vikings burned through Van Noy's practice-squad elevations by playing the veteran linebacker in each of the team's three wins to start the 2026 regular season. Van Noy logged 59 defensive snaps over the three contests, totaling seven tackles (five solo), including 1.5 sacks. The 35-year-old will now serve as a key rotational edge rusher for the team, this time on the 53-man roster.

Max Brosmer

QB

With the Vikings trading J.J. McCarthy to the Giants on Monday, Brosmer will be awarded a spot on Minnesota's 53-man roster and slot in as the new No. 3 quarterback behind Kyler Murray and Carson Wentz. As an undrafted rookie last season, Brosmer appeared in eight games for the Vikings and completed 47 of 71 pass attempts for 328 yards, zero touchdowns and four interceptions while carrying seven times for 11 yards and also losing a fumble.

Brett Thorson

P

questionable

Jauan Jennings

WR

Although Justin Jefferson (ankle) departed in the first half Sunday and didn't return, Jennings didn't see an increase in his production. Jennings did, however, post an 80 percent offensive snap share, and he figures to slide into the No. 2 wideout role alongside Jordan Addison on Sunday versus Miami if Jefferson can't suit up. Even with that in mind, Jennings has produced just one catch (on three targets) through two contests, so expectations should be held in check regardless of Jefferson's status.

T.J. Hockenson

TE

Hockenson struggled along with the entire Vikings offense in the contest. The team relied on a single explosive rush and a single explosive pass play over the entire 60-minute game. Quarterback Kyler Murray was unable to stoke much of a passing attack against the Buccaneers, relying on a 41-yard touchdown to Jordan Addison for nearly a quarter of his passing yards on the night.

Charles Demmings

CB

Demmings injured his hamstring during the second half of Sunday's win over the Buccaneers and is now expected to miss the Week 4 matchup versus Miami, at minimum. The rookie fifth-round pick failed to record any tackles across his first three outings and should continue to serve a depth role once healthy.

Jeshaun Jones

WR

Jones was suspended by the league for the first three games of the regular season due to a violation of the NFL's substance abuse policy. The Maryland product will be available for the Vikings' Week 4 home tilt against the Dolphins on Sunday, though Jones' playing time figures to be limited to special teams rather than on offense.

Zemaiah Vaughn

CB

Elijah Williams

DE

Tavierre Thomas

S

Caleb Tiernan

OT

Jakobe Thomas

S

Will Reichard

PK

The kicker made field goals from 56, 54 and 43 yards, respectively. Reichard has yet to miss in 2026, and he has now connected on four field-goal tries from 50 yards or longer.

Jordan Addison

WR

Serving as the Vikings' de facto No. 1 wide receiver after Justin Jefferson (ankle) exited in the first half and didn't return, Addison parlayed the opportunity into his most productive performance of the young campaign. In particular, Addison connected with QB Kyler Murray for a 41-yard TD (his first of the season) with less than five minutes left in the second quarter. Head coach Kevin O'Connell told Ben Goessling of The Minnesota Star Tribune afterward that Minnesota isn't too worried about Jefferson's health concern, so even if he's able to suit up next Sunday versus the Dolphins, Addison could hold more sway in the offense if Jefferson isn't 100 percent.

Aaron Jones Sr.

RB

After dealing with a knee injury during Week 3 prep, Jones continued to lead the Vikings backfield Sunday with Jordan Mason (thumb) on injured reserve. With the help of his first catches of the season, Jones surpassed 20 touches for a second game in a row, a span in which he's turned 45 touches into 197 yards from scrimmage. Meanwhile, reserve RBs DeeJay Dallas and Demond Claiborne combined for four touches this weekend. Jones may operate with some practice restrictions during Week 4 prep but should remain Minnesota's No. 1 back next Sunday against the Dolphins, assuming he again is available.

Kyler Murray

QB

In his first game action since suffering a concussion in the first quarter of a Week 1 victory against the Packers, Murray lost No. 1 WR Justin Jefferson (ankle) in the first half Sunday but largely avoided any game-changing mistakes while leading the Vikings to a 3-0 record on the season. Murray's first TD pass with Minnesota was a 41-yard connection with Jordan Addison late in the second quarter, while his pick well inside Vikings territory in the middle of the third quarter resulted in only a made Chase McLaughlin field-goal attempt for Tampa Bay. Murray's next chance for game action is next Sunday versus the Dolphins.

Ivan Pace Jr.

LB

Pace popped up on Saturday's injury report as questionable due to a personal matter, but he's been cleared to play in Sunday's road game. He has six tackles (three solo) through the first two games of the regular season.

Nick Samac

C

Samac appeared on the Vikings' injury report during Week 3 prep with a new knee injury. The backup center's issue must be significant, as he was promptly moved to IR. Samac will need to miss at least four games on IR before becoming eligible to return to the Vikings' active roster.

DeeJay Dallas

RB

Dallas kicked off Week 3 prep with back-to-back limited sessions due to a toe injury, but his ability to handle every on-field rep Friday clears him to be available to the Vikings backfield this weekend. With Aaron Jones (knee) also gaining clearance to play Sunday, Dallas likely will remain relegated to a small workload, as the latter has just four touches on his 14 offensive snaps through two games on the campaign.