Van Ginkel (chest) was limited in Thursday's practice.
Van Ginkel played through the issue last week against the Lions and piled up 2.5 sacks in the loss. The veteran edge rusher has 21 tackles (11 solo), including 6.5 sacks, one interception, one forced fumble and a fumble recovery across seven starts this season.
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Vikings' Eric Wilson: Tallies season-high 11 tackles Week 8
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Wilson registered 11 tackles, including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's loss to Detroit.
Wilson finished second on the Vikings in stops, behind only Josh Metellus (13). One of his tackles was a sack of Jared Goff for a 10-yard loss on Detroit's first drive of the game, resulting in a Detroit punt. Wilson has 3.0 sacks through seven games, so he could surpass the career-best mark of 6.5 sacks he recorded over 17 regular-season games last year.
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Vikings' Andrew Van Ginkel: Dominant despite defeat in Week 8
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Van Ginkel logged four tackles, including 2.5 sacks, in Sunday's loss to the Lions.
The Vikings lost their first game of the campaign, but their defense continued to be ferocious. That was largely due to Van Ginkel, who brought down Jared Goff three times -- two solo and one assisted -- in the first half. That pushed the veteran pass rusher up to 6.5 sacks on the season, tied for fifth-most in the NFL.
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Vikings' Josh Metellus: Secures 13 stops in loss to Lions
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Metellus recorded 13 tackles (six solo) and a defensed pass in a Week 8 defeat against Detroit.
Metellus led Minnesota in tackles and recorded a season-high mark in the process. He's been a consistent presence for the Vikings' tough defense this season, playing every defensive snap in six of the team's seven contests so far. Metellus is up to 50 stops through seven games, putting him on pace for the third triple-digit tackle campaign of his career.
Murphy registered 10 tackles (eight solo) in a loss to the Lions on Sunday.
Murphy tied for third on Minnesota in tackles on a day when four Vikings finished with double-digit stops. The tackle tally was Murphy's highest of the season and snapped a four-game stretch of posting three stops or fewer. The veteran cornerback is enjoying a nice campaign overall, as he's tallied three interceptions so far, tying for second in the NFL in that category.
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Vikings' Blake Cashman: Posts 10 stops in Week 8 loss
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Cashman finished Sunday's loss to Detroit with 10 tackles (five solo).
Cashman was one of four Vikings to notch double-digit stops in the team's first loss of the season. The veteran linebacker has recorded at least seven stops in each of his seven games this season and has registered double-digit tackles three times. He's well beyond pace for a fourth consecutive season of triple-digit tackles, as he already has 64 stops (including 4.5 sacks) through seven contests.
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Vikings' Theo Jackson: Won't return vs. Detroit
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Jackson (quadriceps) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Lions.
Jackson sustained a quadriceps injury right before halftime, and medical staff have determined that he cannot return to Sunday's game. Harrison Smith should see more work on early downs in Jackson's stead.
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Vikings' Blake Cashman: Puts up big numbers Sunday
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Cashman recorded 12 tackles (8 solo) including 2.0 sacks and four passes defensed during Sunday's 16-10 win versus the Colts.
On a day where Minnesota held Indianapolis' offense almost completely in check, Cashman arguably shined brighter than any other player on his unit. It was the first time he's ever logged two sacks in a single game, and his four pass breakups marked another career high. He profiles as a strong IDP option in most formats going into a Week 8 matchup at Detroit.
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Vikings' Harrison Smith: Comes up with interception Sunday
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Smith recorded four tackles (two solo) including 0.5 sacks and an interception during Sunday's 16-10 win versus the Colts.
Smith sealed Minnesota's victory in Week 7 when he cut off a Daniel Jones pass intended for tight end Will Mallory with less than two minutes remaining in regulation. It was his first interception of the season, and the 40th of his illustrious career with the Vikings. He projects to play a rotational role again in Week 8 at Detroit.
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Vikings' Charles Demmings: Past hamstring injury
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Demmings (hamstring) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
Demmings missed each of the Vikings' two games prior to the Week 6 bye due to a hamstring injury. His full practice Wednesday indicates that he's fully healthy and will be available for Sunday's game against the Colts. The rookie fifth-rounder has served mostly on special teams, but his return gives the Vikings additional depth in the secondary.
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Taki Taimani: Tries out with Big Blue
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The Giants hosted Taimani for a workout Monday, Patricia Traina of SI.com reports.
The Vikings waived Taimani from injured reserve Sept. 22. The defensive tackle has recovered from his undisclosed injury and is ready to join a new team.
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Vikings' Charles Demmings: Won't play vs. NOLA
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Demmings (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Saints.
Demmings was able to log two-straight limited practices to end Week 5 prep. However, the rookie fifth-rounder will miss a second consecutive game due to a hamstring injury he picked up against the Buccaneers in Week 3. Demmings has mostly contributed on special teams this season, but his absence leaves Zemaiah Vaughn as the top rotational option at cornerback behind James Pierre and Isaiah Rodgers. The Vikings are on a bye for Week 6, so Demmings' next chance to play is Week 7 against the Colts on Sunday, Oct. 25.
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Marcus Allen: Gets look from Washington
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The Commanders worked out Allen (undisclosed) on Wednesday, Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic reports.
Allen was waived with an injury settlement by the Vikings in early September. He appears to have recovered from his undisclosed injury, and the undrafted rookie out of North Carolina is attempting to join a team in need of depth at defensive back.
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Vikings' Blake Cashman: Team's leading tackler in win
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Cashman recorded eight tackles (three solo) and a fumble recovery during Sunday's 15-10 win versus the Dolphins.
In a game where Miami's offense simply couldn't stay on the field, Cashman only played 38 defensive snaps. Nevertheless, he managed to rack up seven-plus tackles for his 15th straight contest going back to last season. He's a solid IDP consideration in most formats going into a Week 5 tilt at New Orleans.
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Tyreek Chappell: Waived from injured reserve
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Chappell (undisclosed) was waived from injured reserve by the Vikings on Tuesday.
Chappell has spent the entirety of the 2026 regular season on IR with Minnesota, but he will now hit the open market. The cornerback will be placed on waivers, and if he goes unclaimed, he'll have the chance to pass a physical and play elsewhere this year.
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Vikings' Charles Demmings: Ruled out for Sunday
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Demmings (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
Demmings has been unable to practice since sustaining a hamstring injury in the Vikings' Week 3 win over the Buccaneers. The reserve cornerback will miss Week 4 and likely beyond due to the persistent injury.
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Vikings' Blake Cashman: Good to go against Miami
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Cashman (elbow) does not carry an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Ben Goessling of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.
Cashman was limited by an elbow injury in each of the first two practices of Week 4 prep, but his full participation in Friday's session has him on track to play against Miami on Sunday. The veteran linebacker is up to 25 tackles (14 solo), including 2.5 sacks, and one pass defense through the first three games of the regular season.
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Giants' Jihad Ward: Signed by Giants
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Ward was signed to the Giants' active roster Thursday, Tom Pelissero of Netflix reports.
Ward has started the season as a member of the Vikings' practice squad, but he will now head to New York. The 32-year-old registered 31 total tackles (15 solo), including 5.0 sacks, over 17 regular-season games with Tennessee in 2025, and he will now have a chance to operate as a top depth option behind Kayvon Thibodeaux and Abdul Carter at outside linebacker with the Giants.
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Vikings' Blake Cashman: Limited again Thursday
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Cashman (elbow) was limited in Thursday's practice session.
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.
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Vikings' Blake Cashman: Nursing elbow injury
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Cashman (elbow) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Cashman may have injured his elbow during the Vikings' Week 3 win over the Buccaneers, when he logged eight tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, and a pass defense. He was at least able to log a limited session Wednesday, and he'll have two more chances to practice in full and avoid an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
