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| HT/WT: 6-4, 251 lbs |
| Birthplace: Bakersfield, CA |
| Age: 24 |
| School: Georgia |
| Experience: 2 |
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2026 Receiving
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REC
Receptions
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YDS
Receiving Yards
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AVG
Average Yards per Reception
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TD
Receiving Touchdowns
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LNG
Longest Reception
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| Regular Season | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 |
Top Ben Yurosek News
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Vikings' Ben Yurosek: Active in Week 5
Yurosek (ankle) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Saints, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports.
Yurosek was activated from the Vikings' injured reserve Saturday, just in time for Week 5. The 24-year-old has yet to play in the 2026 season. He is expected to add depth behind T.J. Hockenson and Gavin Bartholomew versus the Saints.
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Vikings' Ben Yurosek: Activated from IR
The Vikings activated Yurosek (ankle) from injured reserve Saturday, Craig Peters of the team's official site reports.
Yurosek is still listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Saints, but his activation from IR indicates that the Vikings are confident that Yurosek will be available to make his 2026 regular-season debut. The second-year pro opened the regular season on injured reserve due to an ankle injury.
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Vikings' Ben Yurosek: Tagged as questionable vs. New Orleans
Yurosek (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Saints.
Yurosek opened the regular season on injured reserve due to an ankle injury. His 21-day window to return from IR opened Wednesday, and while he's tagged as questionable for Sunday's NFC North showdown, the positive news is that Yurosek was a full participant in all three practices during Week 5 prep. If he's cleared to make his 2026 regular-season debut, then he would operate alongside Gavin Bartholomew in a rotational role at tight end behind starter T.J. Hockenson.
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Vikings' Ben Yurosek: Returns to practice Wednesday
Yurosek (undisclosed) practiced Wednesday.
It's unknown how involved Yurosek was during practice, though it appears he could be nearing a return after landing on injured reserve to begin the 2026 campaign. The 24-year-old appeared in 12 regular-season games in 2025, amassing two catches (three targets) for 14 yards.
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Vikings' Ben Yurosek: Expected to return this season
Minnesota placed Yurosek on injured reserve Tuesday due to an undisclosed injury.
Though the nature of Yurosek's injury isn't known, Ben Goessling of The Minnesota Star Tribune relays that the second-year tight end isn't expected to face a long-term absence. Yurosek will have to miss at least four games as a result of his move to IR, making the Vikings' Oct. 11 game in New Orleans as the earliest date for his potential 2026 debut. The 24-year-old mainly handled a blocking and special-teams role for the Vikings in 2025, recording just two catches for 14 yards on three targets over 12 games.
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Vikings' Ben Yurosek: Limited production in rookie season
Yurosek appeared in 14 games during the 2025 season and caught two passes for 14 yards.
Yurosek joined the team as an undrafted free agent last May and saw limited action during his rookie campaign. With both T.J. Hockenson (shoulder) and Josh Oliver (ankle) under contract for the 2026 campaign, Yurosek will likely continue to see the majority of his playing time on special teams next season.
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Vikings' Ben Yurosek: Limited playing time in Week 15
Yurosek wasn't targeted while taking the field for just one of the Vikings' 55 snaps on offense in Sunday's 34-26 win over the Cowboys.
Yurosek was active for the first time since Week 11 but once again handled a muted role on offense. Through nine appearances on the season, the reserve tight end has logged 73 total snaps on offense and has produced a five-yard reception on two targets.
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Vikings' Ben Yurosek: Healthy scratch Week 12
Yurosek (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against Green Bay.
Yurosek will be a healthy scratch for the first time this season, as the Vikings will go with three tight ends on the active roster in T.J. Hockenson, Josh Oliver and Ben Sims for Sunday's NFC North clash. Yurosek's next opportunity to play is Week 13 against the Seahawks on Sunday, Nov. 30.
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Vikings' Ben Yurosek: Gets first career reception
Yurosek had one reception for five yards on two targets in Thursday's loss to the Chargers.
It was Yurosek's first career reception as he got increased playing time (15 snaps on offense) after Josh Oliver left with a foot injury. Yurosek could have a larger role if Oliver misses time, but he'll likely be used mostly as a blocking tight end.
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Vikings' Ben Yurosek: Past knee injury
Yurosek (knee) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Eagles.
Yurosek missed the Vikings' two games prior to the Week 6 bye due to a knee injury. He didn't appear on the injury report heading into Week 7, which indicates that the 23-year-old tight end should be available to play against Philadelphia. Yurosek did not record a catch or target through the first three games of the regular season.
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Vikings' Ben Yurosek: Not available Sunday
Yurosek (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Browns in London.
Yurosek will miss his second straight game due to the knee injury he sustained in the Vikings' Week 3 win over the Bengals. The undrafted rookie tight end has held a minor role on offense over his three appearances this season, but his absence will be more noteworthy on special teams, where he's a regular part of the Vikings' coverage units.
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Vikings' Ben Yurosek: Questionable for Week 5
Yurosek (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Browns.
The 23-year-old upgraded to a limited practice session Friday after logging consecutive DNPs to begin the Vikings' week of practice, suggesting he's trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday. However, if Yurosek is forced to miss the Week 5 contest, Minnesota's tight-end room will likely consist of just T.J. Hockenson, Josh Oliver and Nick Vannett.
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Vikings' Ben Yurosek: Logs DNP on Wednesday
Yurosek (knee) didn't practice Wednesday.
The Georgia product was sidelined in Minnesota's Week 4 loss to the Steelers due to a knee injury. He's played 66 total snaps (27 on offense, 39 on special teams) through the team's first three games this season, failing to draw a target. Yurosek likely needs to upgrade to at least limited practice Thursday or Friday in order to play in the Week 5 matchup against the Browns.
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Vikings' Ben Yurosek: Ruled out for Week 4
Yurosek (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Steelers.
The rookie tight end has logged 27 offensive snaps and another 39 on special teams through three games. He's yet to draw a target.
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Vikings' Benjamin Yurosek: Blocking role in season opener
Yurosek did not have a carry or target in Monday's win at Chicago but played 10 snaps on offense.
Yurosek begins the season as the No. 3 tight end but will be used almost exclusively in a blocking role. He also got four snaps on special teams.
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