Vikings' Ivan Pace: Might return soon

Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said Sunday that Pace (hamstring) might be in line to return from injured reserve soon, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

The linebacker was placed on IR in late November after hurting his hamstring in the Vikings' Week 12 win over the Bears. The Vikings' Week 17 matchup with Green Bay would represent his earliest possible return date. Pace has recorded 59 tackles (31 solo) and three sacks in nine games this season.