Vikings' Blake Cashman: Puts up big numbers Sunday
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Cashman recorded 12 tackles (8 solo) including 2.0 sacks and four passes defensed during Sunday's 16-10 win versus the Colts.
On a day where Minnesota held Indianapolis' offense almost completely in check, Cashman arguably shined brighter than any other player on his unit. It was the first time he's ever logged two sacks in a single game, and his four pass breakups marked another career high. He profiles as a strong IDP option in most formats going into a Week 8 matchup at Detroit.
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Vikings' Harrison Smith: Comes up with interception Sunday
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Smith recorded four tackles (two solo) including 0.5 sacks and an interception during Sunday's 16-10 win versus the Colts.
Smith sealed Minnesota's victory in Week 7 when he cut off a Daniel Jones pass intended for tight end Will Mallory with less than two minutes remaining in regulation. It was his first interception of the season, and the 40th of his illustrious career with the Vikings. He projects to play a rotational role again in Week 8 at Detroit.
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Vikings' Charles Demmings: Past hamstring injury
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Demmings (hamstring) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
Demmings missed each of the Vikings' two games prior to the Week 6 bye due to a hamstring injury. His full practice Wednesday indicates that he's fully healthy and will be available for Sunday's game against the Colts. The rookie fifth-rounder has served mostly on special teams, but his return gives the Vikings additional depth in the secondary.
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Taki Taimani: Tries out with Big Blue
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The Giants hosted Taimani for a workout Monday, Patricia Traina of SI.com reports.
The Vikings waived Taimani from injured reserve Sept. 22. The defensive tackle has recovered from his undisclosed injury and is ready to join a new team.
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Vikings' Charles Demmings: Won't play vs. NOLA
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Demmings (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Saints.
Demmings was able to log two-straight limited practices to end Week 5 prep. However, the rookie fifth-rounder will miss a second consecutive game due to a hamstring injury he picked up against the Buccaneers in Week 3. Demmings has mostly contributed on special teams this season, but his absence leaves Zemaiah Vaughn as the top rotational option at cornerback behind James Pierre and Isaiah Rodgers. The Vikings are on a bye for Week 6, so Demmings' next chance to play is Week 7 against the Colts on Sunday, Oct. 25.
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Marcus Allen: Gets look from Washington
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The Commanders worked out Allen (undisclosed) on Wednesday, Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic reports.
Allen was waived with an injury settlement by the Vikings in early September. He appears to have recovered from his undisclosed injury, and the undrafted rookie out of North Carolina is attempting to join a team in need of depth at defensive back.
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Vikings' Blake Cashman: Team's leading tackler in win
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Cashman recorded eight tackles (three solo) and a fumble recovery during Sunday's 15-10 win versus the Dolphins.
In a game where Miami's offense simply couldn't stay on the field, Cashman only played 38 defensive snaps. Nevertheless, he managed to rack up seven-plus tackles for his 15th straight contest going back to last season. He's a solid IDP consideration in most formats going into a Week 5 tilt at New Orleans.
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Tyreek Chappell: Waived from injured reserve
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Chappell (undisclosed) was waived from injured reserve by the Vikings on Tuesday.
Chappell has spent the entirety of the 2026 regular season on IR with Minnesota, but he will now hit the open market. The cornerback will be placed on waivers, and if he goes unclaimed, he'll have the chance to pass a physical and play elsewhere this year.
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Vikings' Charles Demmings: Ruled out for Sunday
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Demmings (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
Demmings has been unable to practice since sustaining a hamstring injury in the Vikings' Week 3 win over the Buccaneers. The reserve cornerback will miss Week 4 and likely beyond due to the persistent injury.
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Vikings' Blake Cashman: Good to go against Miami
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Cashman (elbow) does not carry an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Ben Goessling of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.
Cashman was limited by an elbow injury in each of the first two practices of Week 4 prep, but his full participation in Friday's session has him on track to play against Miami on Sunday. The veteran linebacker is up to 25 tackles (14 solo), including 2.5 sacks, and one pass defense through the first three games of the regular season.
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Giants' Jihad Ward: Signed by Giants
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Ward was signed to the Giants' active roster Thursday, Tom Pelissero of Netflix reports.
Ward has started the season as a member of the Vikings' practice squad, but he will now head to New York. The 32-year-old registered 31 total tackles (15 solo), including 5.0 sacks, over 17 regular-season games with Tennessee in 2025, and he will now have a chance to operate as a top depth option behind Kayvon Thibodeaux and Abdul Carter at outside linebacker with the Giants.
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Vikings' Blake Cashman: Limited again Thursday
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Cashman (elbow) was limited in Thursday's practice session.
Cashman has begun the week with consecutive limited practices after apparently hurting his elbow during this past Sunday's win over Tampa Bay. The veteran defender has gotten off to a superb start to the campaign, recording 2.5 sacks among 25 total tackles through three games. Cashman may need to practice in full Friday to avoid getting an injury designation heading into the weekend.
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Vikings' Blake Cashman: Nursing elbow injury
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Cashman (elbow) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Cashman may have injured his elbow during the Vikings' Week 3 win over the Buccaneers, when he logged eight tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, and a pass defense. He was at least able to log a limited session Wednesday, and he'll have two more chances to practice in full and avoid an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
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Vikings' Josh Metellus: Finishes with nine stops in Week 3
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Metellus recorded nine tackles (four solo), including 0.5 sacks, and a defensed pass Sunday against Tampa Bay in a 23-16 victory.
Metellus logged the second-most tackles on Minnesota behind Eric Wilson (11). One of his stops was an assisted sack of Baker Mayfield on the first play of the fourth quarter. Metellus has played every defensive snap for the Vikings so far this season and has racked up 20 tackles and two pass defenses through three contests.
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Vikings' Isaiah Rodgers: Seals Week 3 win with pickoff
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Rodgers logged six tackles (two solo) and an interception in Sunday's 23-16 victory over Tampa Bay.
Minnesota led by seven points late in the fourth quarter when Rodgers picked off rookie Jalon Daniels on a last-second heave that drifted just short of the end zone. It was Rodgers' first interception of the season and the fifth of his six-year career. The veteran cornerback emerged as a key starter for Minnesota last season and has played nearly every defensive snap for the team so far in 2026.
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Vikings' Blake Cashman: Registers another sack in Week 3 victory
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Cashman tallied eight tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, and defensed a pass Sunday in a 23-16 win against the Buccaneers.
Cashman tied for third on Minnesota in stops and tied for the team lead with a pair of QB hits. He also brought down Bucs QB Baker Mayfield for a 10-yard loss early in the fourth quarter. Cashman is thriving in the Vikings' blitz-happy system with 2.5 sacks through three games. His career best is 4.5 sacks set over 14 regular-season contests in 2024.
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Vikings' Eric Wilson: Overwhelms Bucs in Week 3
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Wilson finished Sunday's 23-16 victory over Tampa Bay with 10 tackles, including 1.5 sacks, and one defensed pass.
Wilson not only led Minnesota with 10 stops, he was also responsible for 1.5 of the team's six total sacks. The veteran linebacker recorded a career-high 6.5 sacks across 17 regular-season games with the Vikings last year, as he's benefitted statistically from being in defensive coordinator Brian Flores' blitz-happy system. Wilson also surpassed 100 tackles for the second time in his career last year and is on pace to do so again in 2026 with 20 stops through three contests.
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Jacob Roberts: Tries out with Cards
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Arizona worked out Roberts (undisclosed) on Tuesday, Howard Balzer of USA Today reports.
Roberts got cut by the Vikings with an injury settlement early in September, but he's now back in football shape and trying to catch on with a new team. The Cardinals are relatively healthy at linebacker currently, so they may just be looking to add depth to their practice squad.
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Vikings' Kyle Van Noy: Promoted to active roster
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The Vikings signed Van Noy from the practice squad to the active roster Tuesday, Craig Peters of the team's official site reports.
The Vikings burned through Van Noy's practice squad elevations by playing the veteran linebacker in each of the team's three wins to start the 2026 regular season. Van Noy logged 59 defensive snaps over the three contests, totaling seven tackles (five solo), including 1.5 sacks. The 35-year-old will now stay a key rotational edge rusher for the team, this time on the 53-man roster.
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Vikings' Charles Demmings: Done for day
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Demmings (hamstring) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's contest against the Buccaneers.
Demmings suffered a hamstring injury in the third quarter, and his day has now officially come to a premature end. In his absence, the Vikings have become rather thin in the secondary.
