Van Ginkel (neck) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Browns.
The Wisconsin product didn't practice all week after missing the Vikings' Week 4 loss to the Steelers due to a neck issue, so his absence Sunday comes as no surprise. Van Ginkel is a crucial part of Minnesota's defense, recording 79 total tackles, including 11.5 sacks, and six passes defended across 17 regular-season games in 2024. With the veteran edge rusher out, Dallas Turner is likely to start opposite Jonathan Greenard in Week 5.
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Vikings' Andrew Van Ginkel: Won't practice ahead of Week 5
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Head coach Kevin O'Connell said Tuesday that Van Ginkel (neck) won't practice this week, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports.
With that in mind, Van Ginkel is safe to rule out for the Vikings' Week 5 tilt against the Browns on Sunday in London. The 2019 fifth-round pick has been limited to just two appearances thus far, and he played just eight defensive snaps during the Vikings' Week 3 win over the Bengals before exiting with the neck injury. The Vikings are on a bye Week 6, so the additional rest puts Van Ginkel in a spot to return for Minnesota's Week 7 clash against Philadelphia on Oct. 19. Dallas Turner played every single defensive snap during the Vikings' 24-21 loss to the Steelers on Sunday, and he'll continue to see a heavy dose of playing time for as long as Van Ginkel is out of action.
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Vikings' Andrew Van Ginkel: Won't face Pittsburgh
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Van Ginkel (neck) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Steelers.
Van Ginkel won't take the field in Dublin and will miss his second game of the season. The 30-year-old has been limited to just eight defensive snaps since Week 1. However, on those eight snaps last week against Cincinnati, Van Ginkel recorded a pair of sacks. Dallas Turner will likely continue to see heavy playing time opposite Jonathan Greenard.
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Vikings' Andrew Van Ginkel: Doesn't practice Thursday
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Van Ginkel (neck) did not participate in Thursday's practice.
Van Ginkel has opened the week with back-to-back DNPs due to a neck injury that likely flared up during the Vikings' Week 3 win over the Bengals. Van Ginkel appears unlikely to play against the Steelers on Sunday in Dublin, Ireland unless he's able to practice in at least a limited capacity Friday. Dallas Turner would have an increased role on defense against Pittsburgh on Sunday if Van Ginkel is not cleared to suit up.
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Vikings' Andrew Van Ginkel: Two sacks against Bengals
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Van Ginkel recorded 2.0 sacks in Sunday's win over the Bengals.
Van Ginkel missed Week 2 after entering the league's concussion protocol following the Vikings' Week 1 win over the Bears. He played on just eight of the defense's 56 snaps, as he was likely rested amid a blowout win. He'll likely return to regular usage next week against Pittsburgh.
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Vikings' Andrew Van Ginkel: Expected to play in Week 3
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Van Ginkel (concussion), who remains listed as questionable, is expected to play Sunday against the Bengals, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Van Ginkel suffered a concussion in Minnesota's Week 1 win over the Bears and was sidelined for the team's Week 2 loss to the Eagles. He took part in practices throughout Week 3, turning in limited sessions Wednesday and Thursday before upgrading to full participation Friday. Assuming he was cleared by an independent neurologist following Friday's session, Van Ginkel will be removed from the NFL's concussion protocol and should be able to play Sunday without any restrictions.
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Vikings' Andrew Van Ginkel: Returns to practice
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Van Ginkel (concussion) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.
Van Ginkel was unavailable for the team's 22-6 loss to the Falcons in Week 2 while recovering from a concussion. The linebacker will now have two more opportunities to clear concussion protocol and log a full practice before Sunday's matchup with the Bengals.
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Vikings' Andrew Van Ginkel: DNP on Thursday
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Van Ginkel (concussion) did not practice Thursday.
Van Ginkel remains in the league's concussion protocol and has registered back-to-back DNPs to begin the week, putting his status in doubt for Sunday night's date with the Falcons. Van Ginkel played 91 percent of the defensive snaps in last Monday night's Week 1 win over the Bears, logging five tackles (three solo) and a pair of pass breakups. If Van Ginkel is unable to go in Week 2, Dallas Turner would be in line for increased playing time opposite Jonathan Greenard.
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Vikings' Andrew Van Ginkel: In concussion protocol
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Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell said Wednesday that Van Ginkel is in the concussion protocol, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
Van Ginkel will need to gain full clearance from the concussion protocol before being cleared to suit up for a game, making his status for Sunday night's home matchup against the Falcons murky. The veteran linebacker was productive during Monday's 27-24 win over the Bears, recording five tackles (three solo), including one for a loss, plus two defensed passes. Dallas Turner will be the primary beneficiary of increased snaps if Van Ginkel misses any time.
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Vikings' Andrew Van Ginkel: Logs full practice Thursday
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Van Ginkel (neck) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
Van Ginkel was unable to practice for most of August due to an undisclosed injury, and it's unclear whether that is related to the neck issue that popped up on Thursday's injury report. Regardless, his full practice participation indicates that he will be ready for the Vikings' Week 1 contest against the Bears on Monday. Van Ginkel is coming off a career-best season in 2024, when he finished with 79 tackles (50 solo), including 11.5 sacks, two pick-sixes and one forced fumble across 17 regular-season games.
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Vikings' Andrew Van Ginkel: Inks one-year extension
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Van Ginkel agreed to terms Tuesday on a one-year, $23 million contract extension with the Vikings, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Van Ginkel gets paid following a tremendous debut year with Minnesota in which he tallied 79 tackles (50 solo), including a career-high 11.5 sacks across 17 regular-season games. The 29-year-old also had six pass breakups, including two interceptions (both pick-sixes), and one forced fumble. Van Ginkel has proven big-play ability in the Vikings' defensive scheme, and he figures to remain a high-impact fantasy option in IDP formats during the 2025 campaign.
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Vikings' Andrew Van Ginkel: Career-high 11.5 sacks in 2024
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Van Ginkel finished the 2024 season with 79 tackles (50 solo), including 11.5 sacks, six pass breakups, including two interceptions, and one forced fumble across 17 regular-season contests.
After playing for Vikings DC Brian Flores previously with the Dolphins, Van Ginkel signed a two-year, $20 million deal with Minnesota last offseason and answered with a career year. His 11.5 sacks tied T.J. Watt for eighth-most in the league and nearly doubled Van Ginkel's previous career best of 6.0 from 2023. Van Ginkel also returned both of his interceptions for touchdowns, leading the league in pick-sixes despite being an edge rusher. It all earned Van Ginkel his first Pro Bowl nomination and second-team All-Pro honors. Van Ginkel turns 30 years old in July and should again be a prominent playmaker off the edge for Minnesota next season.
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Vikings' Andrew Van Ginkel: Limited to open week
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Van Ginkel (thigh) was estimated to be a limited participant at the Vikings' walkthrough Thursday.
Van Ginkel has been able to play through the thigh injury for each of Minnesota's last two games, so his limited participation isn't a major concern. The linebacker will have two more chances to increase his participation at practice this week before Monday's matchup with the Bears.
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Vikings' Andrew Van Ginkel: Still nursing injury
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Van Ginkel (thigh) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Van Ginkel played through his thigh injury in Minnesota's Week 13 win over the Cardinals, recording six total tackles over 60 defensive snaps. Wednesday's limited session indicates that the veteran linebacker is still nursing the injury, however, he'll likely continue playing through the issue in the Vikings' Week 14 matchup against the Falcons unless he downgrades to no practice participation Thursday or Friday.
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Vikings' Andrew Van Ginkel: Dealing with hip issue
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Van Ginkel (thigh) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
The Wisconsin product appears to have picked up a hip injury in the Vikings' Week 12 win over the Bears despite playing 60 defensive snaps and recording seven total tackles, including 1.0 sacks. Van Ginkel has been one of the NFL's best outside linebackers this season, and he'll likely play through the issue in Sunday's matchup against the Cardinals unless he downgrades to no practice participation Thursday or Friday.
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Vikings' Andrew Van Ginkel: Two sacks in win
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Van Ginkel had eight total tackles, including 2.0 sacks, in Sunday's win at Tennessee.
Van Ginkel was limited by a hip injury in practice last week but looked at full speed in the win. He had five total pressures on the Titans' Will Levis, according to Pro Football Focus.
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Vikings' Andrew Van Ginkel: Limited Wednesday
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Van Ginkel (hip) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Van Ginkel recorded three total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, across 39 defensive snaps in Sunday's win over the Jaguars, but it appears he picked up a hip injury in the process. The Wisconsin product likely needs to upgrade to full participation in practice Thursday or Friday in order to approach this weekend's game against the Titans without an injury designation.
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Vikings' Andrew Van Ginkel: Notches seven stops in TNF loss
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Van Ginkel racked up seven tackles (four solo) during Thursday's loss to the Rams.
Van Ginkel has tallied back-to-back games with seven total tackles each, and in Week 7 versus the Lions his count included 2.0 sacks and one forced fumble. The veteran linebacker's playmaking ability makes him a high-upside IDP fantasy option, and he faces three upcoming favorable matchups against the Colts, Jaguars and Titans.
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Vikings' Andrew Van Ginkel: Sacks Goff twice in Week 7
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Van Ginkel finished Sunday's 31-29 loss to the Lions with seven tackles (six solo), including 2.0 sacks, and one forced fumble.
Van Ginkel's two sacks on Jared Goff combined for a loss of 23 yards Sunday, the second of which nearly led to a fumble recovery by the Vikings in the fourth quarter. Van Ginkel has played at least 53 defensive snaps in each of the last three games, and his 5.0 sacks on the year is tied with Jonathan Greenard and Pat Jones for most on the Vikings.
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Vikings' Andrew Van Ginkel: No designation for Sunday
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Van Ginkel (foot) doesn't carry an injury designation and will play Sunday against the 49ers.
Van Ginkel missed practice Wednesday but was upgraded to limited Thursday and was cleared to play Friday. In Minnesota's Week 1 throttling of the Giants, the veteran edge rusher recorded four tackles (two solo), including one sack, and a pick-six interception.
