C.J. Ham: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Beloved Minnesota Vikings player makes important decision regarding his future in the NFL

Minnesota Vikings fullback C.J. Ham has decided to retire after a 10 year career with the Minnesota Vikings. The announcement came from his agency Team IFA.

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Harrison Smith, C.J. Ham honored on emotional day as retirement looms

Sunday's regular season finale between the Vikings and the Packers didn't have any real stakes, but it was far from meaningless for the players on the field.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / October 20

The Vikings’ First Injury Report of the Week Is Here

On Sunday, the Minnesota Vikings failed to defeat the Philadelphia Eagles and just one day later, we have the first injury of the week. Usually, those arrive on Wednesday, but Kevin O’Connell’s operation is in a short week with the next matchup looming on Thursday.

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The 'Skill-position Pro-Bowlers' quiz

How many of the offensive skill-position players to be named a Pro Bowler for the 2025-26 season (including the players replaced AND their alternates) can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most TD in first two NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Fewest passing-yards by a Pro Bowler' quiz

The '2025 NFL first-team All-Pro' quiz

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / October 20

At Long Last, Vikings Offer Some Positive Injury News

At this point, the Vikings offering positive injury news following a game arrives as particularly encouraging After the Week 7 loss to the Eagles, Kevin O’Connell took some time to chat with the Minnesota media.

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The 25 greatest NFL teams that didn't win a Super Bowl

Some franchises' best efforts have not led to victory parades or even Super Bowl berths. Because of untimely injuries, unfortunate circumstances, or myriad other reasons, many teams' plans throughout NFL history have not produced the desired result.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 4

Vikings' wave of Saturday roster moves includes the return of C.J. Ham

The Vikings made a wave of roster moves on Saturday in advance of their Week 5 game against the Browns in London. Here they are: C Ryan Kelly placed on IR FB C.J.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / October 2

Two Vikings Combine to Clear 500 Pounds; Both Inch Closer to Getting onto the Field

Go ahead and combine two Vikings. What would Minnesota be adding? Well, fullback C.J. Ham is built like a bowling ball, capable of rolling down the defensive lane and knocking down pins along the way.

Minnesota Vikings News / Pro Football Rumors / October 1

Vikings open practice windows for LB Tyler Batty, FB C.J. Ham

The Vikings announced that they have officially opened the 21-day practice window for outside linebacker Tyler Batty and fullback C.J. Ham.

Details emerge on J.J. McCarthy's progress, potential return to lineup

The most significant comebacks in NFL history

The 'Multiple TD passes in an NFL debut' quiz

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / August 28

Vikings Fan Favorite Ruled Out for 4 Games

Injuries have played a significant role in this year’s summer. The Minnesota Vikings have lost Rondale Moore for the season, but at least Justin Jefferson has finally returned from his hamstring injury.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 26

Vikings place fullback C.J. Ham on IR, among other roster moves

Among the wave of roster moves that got the Vikings down to their initial 53-man roster on Tuesday, fullback C.J. Ham was placed on injured reserve with a designation to return.

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The 'Skill-position Pro-Bowlers' quiz

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The 'Most TD in first two NFL seasons' quiz

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 13

Vikings to 'reassess' Justin Jefferson's hamstring injury next week

Justin Jefferson appears to be on track to being ready for the Sept. 8 season opener at Soldier Field against the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football, but until the Vikings provide an offiical injury update on the star wide receiver his prognosis won't be certain.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / July 6

A Hometown Hero Could Be Gone In 51 Days

In the 2023 offseason, two years ago, the Minnesota Vikings said “bye” to the poster boy of hometown heroes. Everyone knows the pictures of little Adam Thielen wearing a Randy Moss jersey.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / June 16

Is a Vikings Legend Skating on Thin Ice?

At this stage, C.J. Ham has ventured into Vikings legend territory. Minnesota fans cherish a great underdog story — John Randle and Adam Thielen come to mind, but there have been others.

Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / February 13

Vikings Get Concerning News on Pro Bowler C.J. Ham

One of the Minnesota Vikings' longest-tenured players, fullback C.J. Ham's body has taken its toll from the 2024 season. The two-time Pro Bowler played over 500 snaps this season and was dealing with an ankle injury late in the season.

Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / February 12

Vikings Fan Favorite Pro Bowler's Future Put in Question

Few Minnesota Vikings players are more adored than C.J. Ham. The Duluth, Minn., native was a walk-on at Vikings rookie minicamp in 2016 and climbed his way to Pro Bowl status as one of the NFL's best fullbacks.

Minnesota Vikings News / The Daily Norseman / January 28, 2025

Film Breakdown: Why CJ Ham is the Unsung Hero of the Minnesota Vikings Offense

We’re all CJ Ham stans now The Minnesota Vikings are packed with game-changers, but some players don’t always get the recognition they truly deserve. In this Film Breakdown, we’re shining the spotlight on CJ Ham—a player who perfectly exemplifies the heart and grit of a Minnesota Viking.