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| HT/WT: 6-4, 242 lbs |
| Birthplace: Rock Valley, IA |
| Age: 31 |
| School: Wisconsin |
| Experience: 8 |
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2026 Defensive
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| Regular Season | 9 | 3.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Top Andrew Van Ginkel News
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Vikings' Andrew Van Ginkel: Set to suit up
Van Ginkel (chest) does not have any injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Bears, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports.
Van Ginkel was a limited participant in the Vikings' Wednesday and Thursday practices before returning to full participation Friday. The linebacker has recovered from his chest issue enough to be cleared and is all set to suit up for Sunday's divisional contest against the Bears. Van Ginkel logged 1.5 sacks in last Sunday's divisional win over the Packers, putting the 31-year-old on pace to best his single-season record of 11.5 sacks set in the 2024 regular season.
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Vikings' Andrew Van Ginkel: Limited Wednesday
Van Ginkel (chest) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
The Vikings' starting weakside linebacker logged 1.5 sacks over 55 defensive snaps in last Sunday's 39-22 win over the Packers. While Van Ginkel had a strong showing, the linebacker likely suffered his chest injury during the game. The 31-year-old will need to upgrade to full practice participation by Friday to avoid an injury designation ahead of next Sunday's game against the Bears.
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Vikings' Andrew Van Ginkel: Sets career high in defensed passes
Van Ginkel posted five tackles (four solo) and two defensed passes in Sunday's 16-3 win over Green Bay in Week 18. He concluded the campaign with 54 stops (28 solo), including 7.0 sacks, 10 defensed passes (including an interception) and two fumble recoveries across 12 games.
Van Ginkel missed four games early in the campaign due to a neck injury, marking the first time since his rookie 2019 season that he had to sit out any contests. The missed time likely contributed to his sack total dipping a bit compared to the 11.5 sacks he posted during the regular season in 2024, but it didn't keep Van Ginkel from registering a career-best 10 pass defenses (tied for most on Minnesota). Van Ginkel signed a one-year extension last April, so he should be back to help anchor the Vikings' defense again in 2026.
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Vikings' Andrew Van Ginkel: Difference-maker in win
Van Ginkel had five total tackles, including 1.5 sacks, and recovered two fumbles in Thursday's win over Detroit.
Van Ginkel had a signature performance in the win as he had two key takeaways in the opponent's backfield on a day when Minnesota's offense barely moved the ball. He now has 7.0 sacks in 11 games this season.
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Vikings' Andrew Van Ginkel: Picks off pass in Week 14 rout
Van Ginkel notched four tackles (one solo) and two defensed passes, including an interception, in Sunday's 31-0 victory versus the Commanders.
Van Ginkel's biggest play came in the third quarter, when he intercepted a pass intended for Terry McLaurin and returned it 40 yards to set up a Minnesota field goal. That was Van Ginkel's first pickoff of the campaign and fifth of his career, all of which have come over the past four seasons. The veteran linebacker's sack count has been down a bit this year -- he has 4.0 through eight games -- but he's also contributed seven defensed passes, one shy of his career-best regular-season mark.
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Vikings' Andrew Van Ginkel: Sacks Williams in Week 11
Van Ginkel recorded eight total tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's 19-17 loss to the Bears.
The Wisconsin product was one of two Vikings to get after the quarterback in the Week 11 loss, bringing down Caleb Williams at the start of the fourth quarter. Van Ginkel has played in just five games this season due to a lingering neck issue, recording 22 total tackles, including 3.0 sacks, and four passes defended over 223 defensive snaps. He's expected to continue causing problems for opposing offensive linemen in the Week 12 matchup against the Packers.
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