The Vikings placed Kelly (concussion) on injured reserve Wednesday, Craig Peters of the team's official site reports.
Kelly's season is over after he suffered his third concussion of the year during the Week 16 win over the Giants. Michael Jurgens will likely serve as Minnesota's starting center during the final two games of the campaign.
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Vikings' Ryan Kelly: Ruled out for Week 17
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Coach Kevin O'Connell said Tuesday that Kelly (concussion) will not play Saturday against the Lions, Ben Goessling of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.
Kelly suffered his third known concussion of the 2025 season last Sunday against the Giants. It would be extremely surprising if he plays again this season. Look for Michael Jurgens to be under center against Detroit.
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Vikings' Ryan Kelly: Estimated as DNP on Monday
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Kelly (concussion) was listed as DNP on Monday's estimated practice report.
Kelly has already suffered three concussions this season, with his latest coming in Sunday's win over the Giants. Realistically, it would be a shock if he played again this season. Michael Jurgens would be next up to start at center for Minnesota.
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Vikings' Ryan Kelly: Enters concussion protocol
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Kelly (concussion) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Giants, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
Michael Jurgens will remain at center for the rest of Sunday's game in Kelly's absence. With Kelly in the league's concussion protocol, he faces an uphill battle to play in the Vikings' Christmas Day game against the Lions.
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Vikings' Ryan Kelly: Undergoing concussion evaluation
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Kelly is questionable to return to Sunday's Week 16 game against the Giants due to a possible concussion.
Kelly was hurt on a Vikings running play midway through the second quarter. Michael Jurgens has taken over at center for Minnesota.
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Vikings' Ryan Kelly: Cleared to play Week 16
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Kelly (knee) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Giants.
Kelly produced a DNP-LP-LP practice log due to a knee injury, but the veteran offensive lineman has been cleared to play in Sunday's contest, when he'll likely start at center.
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Vikings' Ryan Kelly: Back at practice
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Kelly (knee) was a limited participant at practice Thursday.
Kelly was unavailable for Wednesday's first session of the week, but he was able to make his return to practice Thursday. The offensive lineman is dealing with a knee injury, and he'll have one more chance to log a full practice before Sunday's contest against the Giants.
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Vikings' Ryan Kelly: Sidelined to start week
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Kelly (knee) did not practice Wednesday.
It's unclear when Kelly suffered the knee injury, though he's had an injury-plagued season, suiting up for only seven games. He has two days to improve his practice participation to have a chance to suit up Sunday against the Giants.
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Vikings' Ryan Kelly: Logs full practice Thursday
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Kelly (hip) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
Kelly hurt his hip against Seattle on Sunday and began this week with a limited practice session. However, his ability to upgrade to full participation Thursday likely means he'll be good to go for this Sunday's clash against the Commanders. If that's indeed the case, Kelly should start at center, as usual.
Kelly (hip) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice.
Kelly suffered a hip flexor during last week's loss to the Seahawks, putting his status in question ahead of the Week 14 matchup versus the Commanders. Michael Jurgens will start at center if Kelly is inactive.
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Vikings' Ryan Kelly: Suffers flexor injury
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Kelly suffered a hip flexor injury in Sunday's 26-0 loss to Seattle, Ben Goessling of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.
Kelly exited the game in the second half with a hip issue, which is now understood to be a flexor problem. The 32-year-old will be reevaluated in the coming days, but if he is forced to miss any action moving forward, Michael Jurgens could stand to operate as the team's starting center.
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Vikings' Ryan Kelly: Exits with hip injury
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Kelly (hip) has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
Kelly just returned to the active roster from the injured reserve this week, and will just as quickly have to exit the field. Michael Jurgens will resume his recent role as the center for the Vikings offense.
Vikings' Ryan Kelly: Activated from IR, playing Sunday
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The Vikings activated Kelly (concussion) from injured reserve Saturday, and he does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Packers.
Kelly has cleared the league's concussion protocol and will play Sunday for the first time since Week 4. His return means Michael Jurgens will revert to a reserve role on the offensive line.
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Vikings' Ryan Kelly: Questionable for Week 12
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Kelly (concussion) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Packers.
Kelly remains on injured reserve but was designated to return last Wednesday, opening his 21-day practice window. Kelly was able to log full practice time this week, giving him a chance to return against the NFC North rivals.
Vikings' Ryan Kelly: Estimated as a full participant
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Kelly (concussion) was estimated to be a full participant in Minnesota's practice walkthrough Wednesday.
Kelly has been sidelined since Week 4 due to a concussion but appears closer to making his return. The team will still have to activate him off injured reserve before he's eligible to play again, but the 32-year-old should have a chance to be available for Sunday's matchup versus the Packers.
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Vikings' Ryan Kelly: Not yet ready to return
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Kelly (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 11 matchup against Chicago, Dane Mizutani of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Kelly was designated to return from IR on Wednesday, and he logged a trio of limited practices this week. However, he's not yet ready to play as he continues to work his way back from a concussion he suffered in Week 4 against Pittsburgh. Kelly's next chance to suit up will come Sunday, Nov. 23 against Green Bay. Until Kelly is able to return, Michael Jurgens should continue to start at center for the Vikings.
