Vikings' Ryan Kelly: Activated from IR, playing Sunday
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The Vikings activated Kelly (concussion) from injured reserve Saturday, and he does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Packers.
Kelly has cleared the league's concussion protocol and will play Sunday for the first time since Week 4. His return means Michael Jurgens will revert to a reserve role on the offensive line.
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Vikings' Ryan Kelly: Questionable for Week 12
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Kelly (concussion) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Packers.
Kelly remains on injured reserve but was designated to return last Wednesday, opening his 21-day practice window. Kelly was able to log full practice time this week, giving him a chance to return against the NFC North rivals.
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Vikings' Ryan Kelly: Estimated as a full participant
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Kelly (concussion) was estimated to be a full participant in Minnesota's practice walkthrough Wednesday.
Kelly has been sidelined since Week 4 due to a concussion but appears closer to making his return. The team will still have to activate him off injured reserve before he's eligible to play again, but the 32-year-old should have a chance to be available for Sunday's matchup versus the Packers.
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Vikings' Ryan Kelly: Not yet ready to return
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Kelly (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 11 matchup against Chicago, Dane Mizutani of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Kelly was designated to return from IR on Wednesday, and he logged a trio of limited practices this week. However, he's not yet ready to play as he continues to work his way back from a concussion he suffered in Week 4 against Pittsburgh. Kelly's next chance to suit up will come Sunday, Nov. 23 against Green Bay. Until Kelly is able to return, Michael Jurgens should continue to start at center for the Vikings.
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Vikings' Ryan Kelly: Designated to return
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The Vikings designated Kelly (concussion) to return from injured reserve Wednesday.
Kelly has been sidelined since the Week 4 loss to the Steelers but is now closer to making his return. The 32-year-old was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice session, and the team will now have 21 days to officially activate him.
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Vikings' Ryan Kelly: Getting closer to return
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Head coach Kevin O'Connell told reporters Monday that Kelly (IR, concussion) will begin working off to the side of practice this week, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
O'Connell also noted that this doesn't necessarily mean the Vikings will open Kelly's 21-day practice window, it's just a step in the right direction for his return. The veteran center was placed on injured reserve in early October after sustaining two concussions through Minnesota's first four games.
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Vikings' Ryan Kelly: Sent to injured reserve
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The Vikings placed Kelly (concussion) on injured reserve Saturday.
Kelly has already sustained two concussions this season and has a history of concussions, so the Vikings are giving him time to fully recover. With Kelly sidelined and Michael Jurgens (hamstring) ruled out for Sunday, Blake Brandel is penciled in as the starting center against Cleveland.
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Vikings' Ryan Kelly: Won't return vs. Steelers
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Kelly (concussion) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against Pittsburgh.
Kelly remained in the locker room after halftime while being evaluated for a head injury, and the veteran center has entered the league's concussion protocol. It's the second time Kelly has entered concussion protocol this season; it prevented him from playing Week 2 against the Falcons, and he is in jeopardy of missing the Vikings' Week 5 clash against the Browns on Sunday, Oct. 5. With Kelly sidelined, Michael Jurgens will remain at center for the rest of the game.
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Vikings' Ryan Kelly: DNP on Thursday
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Kelly (toe) did not participate in Thursday's practice.
Kelly has opened the week with back-to-back DNPs due to a toe injury that he likely picked up during Minnesota's Week 1 win over Chicago. He would give himself a chance of playing against the Falcons on Sunday if he were to return to practice Friday in at least a limited capacity. Michael Jurgens would likely start at center if Kelly is not cleared to play.
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Vikings' Ryan Kelly: Slated to sign with Minnesota
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The Vikings are slated to sign Kelly to a two-year, $18 million contract, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Selected 18th overall in the 2016 Draft, Kelly spent the first nine seasons of his career with the Colts but is set to move on ahead of his age-32 season. Kelly started just 10 games last season, missing two with a neck injury and another five following a knee scope. In total, Kelly started 121 games across his nine seasons with Indianapolis and was named to four Pro Bowls. He was a second-team All-Pro in 2020. Kelly's best football is likely behind him, but the Vikings hope he's an upgrade over Garrett Bradbury at center.
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Colts' Ryan Kelly: Practice window opens
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Kelly (knee) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday.
The veteran offensive lineman has missed the Colts' last four games after being placed on IR due to a knee injury, but Wednesday's return to practice suggests he's almost past the issue. If Kelly is activated to Indianapolis' active roster in time, he could suit up for Sunday's matchup against the Broncos.
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Colts' Ryan Kelly: Confident in return this season
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Kelly underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on his right knee and expects to play again in 2024, Mike Chappell of Fox 59 News Indianapolis reports.
Kelly was sent to the Colts' injured-reserve list ahead of Week 10, so he'll be required to sit out until at least Week 15 at Denver. Whether Indianapolis feels there's any urgency to rush him back at that point could depend on its position in the AFC playoff picture, or lack thereof.
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Colts' Ryan Kelly: Lands on IR
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The Colts placed Kelly on injured reserve Tuesday with a knee injury.
Kelly had been listed on the Colts' Week 9 injury report with knee and calf injuries, but he played every snap in this past Sunday's loss to the Vikings. His condition may have worsened during the game, however, and while Kelly's knee injury isn't expected to be season-ending, he'll be sidelined for the next four games after being placed on IR. In Kelly's absence, rookie fourth-round pick Tanor Bortolini is expected to take over as the Colts' starting center.
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Colts' Ryan Kelly: Missing Wednesday's practice
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Colts head coach Shane Steichen said that Kelly (calf) won't practice Wednesday, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.
Kelly departed Sunday's win over the Titans with the calf injury, so his absence to begin Week 7 prep isn't much of a surprise. If Kelly isn't cleared to play this weekend against the Dolphins, rookie Tanor Bortolini will likely step in as Indianapolis' starting center.
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Colts' Ryan Kelly: Will not return
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Kelly (calf) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Titans, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
Kelly previously missed time this season due to a neck injury but will now be sidelined with a calf issue. Tanor Bortolini will fill in at center now for the Colts.
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Colts' Ryan Kelly: Officially inactive for Week 5
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Kelly (neck) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
As expected, Kelly has been downgraded from doubtful to out after not practicing during Week 5 prep. In Kelly's absence, Tanor Bortolini will likely start at center again after making his first career NFL start last week versus the Steelers.
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Colts' Ryan Kelly: Downgraded to doubtful for Week 5
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Kelly (neck) is now listed as doubtful ahead of Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
Despite missing all three practices this week, Kelly was initially listed as questionable for Sunday's divisional matchup. However, it appears that the veteran center will be held out for a second straight week due to a neck injury. If Kelly is inactive, Tanor Bortolini will be the starting center for the Colts.
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Colts' Ryan Kelly: Could return Sunday
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Kelly (neck) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Jaguars, JJ Stankevitz of the Colts' official site reports.
Kelly missed the Colts' Week 4 win over the Steelers and didn't practice this week due to a neck injury. However, it appears the 31-year-old offensive lineman will attempt to play through the issue Sunday. If Kelly isn't able to suit up in Week 5, expect rookie Tanor Bortolini to serve as the Colts' top center.
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Colts' Ryan Kelly: Won't play Sunday
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Kelly (neck) won't play Sunday against the Steelers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
After not being listed on the injury report Wednesday, Kelly missed practice Thursday and Friday due to a neck issue. The extent of the injury remains unclear, but the veteran will miss his first game of the season. In Kelly's absence, rookie Tanor Bortolini is expected to start at center versus the Steelers' stout defense.
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Colts' Ryan Kelly: Back in action
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Kelly (ankle) has returned to Sunday's game against the Raiders, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.
Kelly exited earlier in the game and was replaced by Wesley French at center. However, the Alabama product has returned and will once again be snapping the ball to Gardner Minshew.
