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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.

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NFL News / Yardbarker

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Minnesota Vikings News / The Daily Norseman / January 28

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.

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Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / December 20

Final Vikings injury report vs. Seattle: Harrison Smith, C.J. Ham questionable

Safety Harrison Smith and fullback C.J. Ham, the Vikings' two longest-tenured players, are officially questionable for Sunday's road game against the Seahawks.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / December 5

C.J. Ham chosen as Vikings' nominee for Walter Payton Man of the Year Award

Vikings fullback C.J. Ham has been chosen as the team's nominee for the Walter Payton Man of Year Award. Since 1970, the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award has recognized an NFL player for their excellence on and off the field.

Minnesota Vikings News / The Daily Norseman / November 25

Kevin O’Connell’s Postgame Speech on Sunday Gave Us an Important Reminder

And that reminder is about the importance of family This season, after every Minnesota Vikings’ victory, the folks who run the team’s social media accounts are kind enough to take us into the locker room and give us an opportunity to hear the postgame speeches from head coach Kevin O’Connell.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 10

C.J. Ham on Sam Darnold: 'We will follow him as far as we go'

The Minnesota Vikings and quarterback Sam Darnold have been the surprise of the NFL during in their 5-0 start. As Vikings fullback C.J. Ham tells it though, those inside the organization have not been surprised by the team's hot start and are going as far as Darnold takes them.

NFL News / The Daily Norseman / September 15

Vikings Beat 49ers- But Margin Could’ve Been Bigger

Both teams land some punches, but mistakes later in the game cost the Vikings a bigger margin of victory The Minnesota Vikings beat the reigning NFC champion and favorite to win the NFC again this season San Francisco 49ers 23-17 in a hard fought game by both teams at US Bank stadium.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / September 13

Beloved Vikings Playmaker is Just “Scratching the Surface”

No doubt, C.J. Ham is among the most beloved Vikings on the roster. The undrafted free agent rose from the practice squad in 2016 to a stalwart on special teams, a key piece for the offense, and a cherished leader with a “C” on his chest.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / September 12

Vikings Fan Favorite Packed a Wallop in Giants Game

No doubt, C.J. Ham is a Vikings fan favorite. With a sturdy build of 250 pounds packed onto a 5’11” frame, Ham is capable of bringing some power behind his pads.

Minnesota Vikings News / The Daily Norseman / September 10

Vikes Views: Nincompoop of the Week

The Minnesota Vikings destroyed the New York Giants this past Sunday. However, that doesn’t mean there aren’t some nincompoops in purple. CJ Ham - Ham took a dump off pass on 3rd and long and fumbled it.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / September 8

Minnesota Vikings sit atop the National Football League in stat that drives Kevin O'Connell crazy

The Minnesota Vikings started the 2024 season in the same way they started the 2023 season: fumbling the football. On ttheir third play of the season, quarterback Sam Darnold hit fullback C.J.

Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / September 7

The Hitman, The Hammer, and The Vikings Legends Who May be Careening Toward their Final Season in MIN

At this point, The Hitman and The Hammer are Vikings legends. Drafted at No. 29 in 2012, Harrison Smith will go down as one of the best players in franchise history.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / September 5

3 Players Who May Be Entering their Final Season as Minnesota Vikings

Kirk Cousins often said that the NFL actually stands for “Not for Long.” Some Minnesota Vikings players have defied that expression. Nevertheless, the brutal truth is that even the most loyal, talented athletes grow older and need to move on.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / August 3

Kevin O'Connell calls C.J. Ham a 'real weapon' Minnesota Vikings could prioritize fullback in 2024

Fullback has been a largely forgotten position in the National Football League with the advent of the spread offense and 7-on-7 drills and camps. Even with the shift in the game of football, some teams still prioritize the fullback.

Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / July 13

The P/PTSD Perspective: Vikings WR a Bust, Cutting Beloved Playmaker, and DT Help

PurplePTSD works in partnership with Vikings Territory, similarly doing their utmost to offer top-notch coverage of the Minnesota Vikings. As a result, we’re promoting five of their top articles of the past week in “The P/PTSD Perspective.” Take a peek at some of their best stuff.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / July 5

Does Beloved Vikings Playmaker Finally Get Cut?

An undrafted free agent from 2016, C.J. Ham has exceeded all expectations. The beloved Vikings playmaker has been with just a single team in his career: his hometown Minnesota Vikings.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / June 30

The 5 best Vikings moments of the last 5 seasons

Vikings fans certainly aren't familiar with disappointment. From four Super Bowl losses to heartbreaking NFC Championship Game defeats and everything in between, Minnesotans have been through the ringer over the years cheering for the purple and gold.