Risner is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Vikings due to a calf injury.
Risner likely picked up the injury during the first half of Sunday's contest. Rookie fifth-rounder Jalen Rivers has entered the game at right guard in Risner's absence.
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Bengals' Dalton Risner: Next man up
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Risner played 36 snaps in Sunday's win over the Browns, filling in for the injured Lucas Patrick at right guard.
A former Viking, Risner is now the Bengals' starting right guard, with Lucas Patrick on IR and Cordell Volson waived with an injury settlement.
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Vikings' Dalton Risner: Won't play Thursday
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Risner (back) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday's game against the Rams.
Risner has been on the Vikings' injured reserve since the end of training camp due to a back injury. His 21-day practice window opened Oct. 14, but the Vikings will play it safe and keep the 2019 second-round pick out of Thursday's contest. Risner's next chance at suiting up will be Week 9 against the Colts on Nov. 3.
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Vikings' Dalton Risner: Earns return tag
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Risner (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday with a designation to return, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Risner will be forced to miss at least the first four weeks of the season, but he will have the opportunity to return for Week 5 against the Jets.
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Vikings' Dalton Risner: Returning to Minnesota
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Risner agreed to a one-year contract with the Vikings on Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Risner spent the first four seasons of his career with Denver before signing with Minnesota last September, and he eventually took over the starting role at left guard. He'll presumably reprise that starting role in 2024.
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Vikings' Dalton Risner: Joining Vikings
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Minnesota signed Risner on Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
After starting in 15 games for Denver in 2022, Risner will now get a chance to contribute with the Vikings in 2023. It's not clear yet in what capacity Minnesota intends to use him, but he should at least provide some depth to the interior of the offensive line.
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Dalton Risner: Visits Minnesota
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Risner (elbow) visited the Vikings on Monday, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.
Risner appears healthy ahead of the upcoming campaign after he went down with an elbow injury late last season. The 28-year-old will now look to catch on with a team after starting 15 games for the Broncos in 2022.
