Vikings' Andrew Van Ginkel: Sacks Williams in Week 11
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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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Vikings' Andrew Van Ginkel: Will play against Chicago
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Van Ginkel (neck) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Bears, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Van Ginkel had his practice reps limited Wednesday and Thursday due to a lingering neck issue, but he's been cleared to play Week 11 after practicing fully Friday. The veteran linebacker has posted seven tackles (three solo) and two pass defenses across his last two games.
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Vikings' Andrew Van Ginkel: Limited to open week
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Van Ginkel (neck) was limited in Wednesday's practice
Van Ginkel missed five games earlier in the season due to a neck injury. He has played in the Vikings' last two games, but the issue appears to have cropped up again, limiting his practice participation to open Week 11 prep. Van Ginkel will have two more opportunities to log a full practice and fade an injury designation ahead of Sunday's NFC North clash against Chicago.
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Vikings' Andrew Van Ginkel: Active for Week 9
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Van Ginkel (neck) is active for Sunday's game against the Lions.
Van Ginkel has missed the past four games due to a neck injury, but he practiced in full during Week 9 prep and will return to action for a divisional showdown in Detroit. The star pass rusher recorded 2.0 sacks in limited action during Week 3 against the Bengals before being knocked out of the contest, and he was a menace last season, notching 11.5 sacks, two interceptions and a fumble recovery. Van Ginkel also has four career defensive touchdowns, two of which came in 2024.
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Vikings' Andrew Van Ginkel: Ruled out Week 8
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Van Ginkel (neck) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Chargers, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports.
Van Ginkel was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, but the 2019 fifth-rounder will miss a fourth consecutive game due to a neck injury, which puts Dallas Turner in line for another start at outside linebacker. Van Ginkel's next opportunity to play is Week 9 against the Lions on Sunday, Nov. 2.
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Vikings' Andrew Van Ginkel: Estimated as limited Monday
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Van Ginkel (neck) was listed as a limited participant on the Vikings' estimated practice report Monday, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
Van Ginkel has missed the Vikings' last three games due to a neck injury. With Minnesota operating on a short week, the 2019 fifth-rounder will have less time to progress in his recovery ahead of Thursday's game against the Chargers. If Van Ginkel is not cleared to return, Dallas Turner should continue to see additional snaps at outside linebacker.
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Vikings' Andrew Van Ginkel: Out for Week 7
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Van Ginkel (neck) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Eagles.
The Wisconsin product practiced in a limited fashion both Wednesday and Thursday, but he's now in line to miss his third consecutive game due to a neck injury. Van Ginkel has played just 69 defensive snaps across three appearances this season, recording seven total tackles, including 2.0 sacks, and two passes defended. While he remains sidelined, expect Dallas Turner to start opposite Jonathan Greenard in the Vikings' outside-linebacker corps.
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Vikings' Andrew Van Ginkel: Out for Sunday
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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: 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.
