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Vikings announce initial Week 7 injury statuses vs. Colts, with key starters listed limited
Minnesota returns to practice midweek ahead of its Sunday noon kickoff, issuing early designations for several offensive and defensive regulars.
The Minnesota Vikings returned to practice Wednesday in advance of hosting the Indianapolis Colts at noon CT on Sunday in Week 7 of the 2026 season, and released their initial injury report for the matchup.
Receiver Justin Jefferson (ankle), cornerback James Pierre (foot) and tackle Brian O’Neill (knee) were initially listed as limited as the team began preparations for the game.
The Vikings also reported that receiver Jordan Addison (hamstring), tackle Christian Darrisaw (concussion), cornerback Chuck Demmings (hamstring), tight end T.J. Hockenson (concussion) and running back Jordan Mason (thumb) were fully participating at the start of the week.
As part of the protocol for Darrisaw and Hockenson clearing concussion steps, both were scheduled to practice Wednesday and be evaluated based on how they responded to that session.
Minnesota also noted that Mason is on the Injured Reserve/Designated for Return list, with his 21-day evaluation window opened Monday, and that players would receive final game status designations on Friday after Thursday and Friday practices.
Why It Matters
- Early Week 7 designations help set expectations for Minnesota’s offensive and defensive unit availability leading into Sunday’s noon kickoff.
- The difference between “limited” and “full” participation is a key divider for how likely each player is to be cleared for the final game-status call on Friday.
- Concussion-protocol progress for Darrisaw and Hockenson will likely be decisive for Minnesota’s line and tight end roles.
- Mason’s designated-for-return timeline matters for how the Vikings manage backfield snaps during his evaluation window.
Key Facts
- The Vikings practice Wednesday ahead of hosting the Colts at noon CT Sunday in Week 7.
- Justin Jefferson (ankle), James Pierre (foot), and Brian O’Neill (knee) were initially limited.
- Jordan Addison (hamstring), Christian Darrisaw (concussion), Chuck Demmings (hamstring), T.J. Hockenson (concussion), and Jordan Mason (thumb) were listed as full participants.
- Darrisaw and Hockenson are in concussion clearance protocol that includes practicing Wednesday and monitoring response.
- Jordan Mason is on Injured Reserve/Designated for Return, with a 21-day evaluation window that opened Monday; final designations are set for Friday.