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Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 1
Ivan Pace Jr. Is Giving Vikings Plenty of Reasons to Increase His Snap Count
Early in the 2026 NFL season, veteran linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. looked like an expendable member of the Vikings' roster. Formerly a starting interior LB, Pace's role with the team continued to shrink until it looked like he was being phased out of defensive coordinator Brian Flores's system.
Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The Sports / September 26
Vikings roster moves: Hekker to 53, Van Noy elevated, Ivan Pace questionable
The Vikings have made a handful of roster moves on Saturday afternoon, ahead of their Week 3 contest against the Buccaneers in Tampa. Let’s go over what they mean.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 21
3 Overreactions After Vikings Week 2 Win (Dallas Turner Deserves More DPOY Buzz)
The Minnesota Vikings woke up on top of the world Monday morning—or at least the NFC North. Sunday afternoon's 9-3 win over the rival Chicago Bears left
The 'Last 300-yard game by NFL team' quiz
How many of the most recent NFL quarterbacks to throw for 300 yards in a game for each team can you name in five minutes?
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 19
Ivan Pace Is Already Becoming an Afterthought in Vikings' Defensive Plans
It doesn't feel like very long ago that the Minnesota Vikings had Ivan Pace Jr. as a building block of their defense. When the team signed him as an undrafted free agent in 2023, he earned a lot of playing time immediately.
Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 24
Every Viking Who Hurt Their 53-Man Roster Odds in Loss vs. Ravens (Including Ivan Pace Jr.)
With NFL teams mandated to trim their rosters to 53 men in less than a week's time, players are quickly running out of time to show they belong. Unfortunately, for several players, their poor showing in the Vikings' 13-3 loss to Baltimore has put their roster dreams in jeopardy.
NFL News / A to Z Sports / August 19
Vikings joint practice vs. Ravens recap: Brian Flores' defense dominates, while Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy struggle to find footing
The first joint practice between the Minnesota Vikings and Baltimore Ravens is in the books and dominated by Brian Flores’ defense.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 19
3 Vikings Veterans Trending Towards Roster Bubble: Ivan Pace's Future Is Officially in Question
The Vikings are a team that is preparing for the future. Many of their recent roster moves were made to get younger and cut ties with players with bloated contracts who weren't performing up to the team's standards.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / July 31
Ivan Pace Is Already Facing Pressure to Step Up Early in Vikings Training Camp
It's still the early days of Vikings training camp, but that doesn't mean it isn't important to make a strong first impression. Capitalizing on every summertime opportunity matters, whether that comes during a padless practice or the preseason finale, which is why many Vikings fans had their eyes on linebacker Ivan Pace Jr.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / July 29
What Vikings' Jamal Adams Signing Means for Ivan Pace Jr.
The surprising news of Jamal Adams’s return to the Vikings broke Monday evening, and it immediately raised questions about the implications for a number of players.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / July 24
Ivan Pace's Vikings Training Camp Could Change After Blake Cashman Injury News
The doldrums of summer are almost over as the start of the 2026 Vikings training camp looms over the horizon. Rookies and veterans will be reporting to Eagan in the coming days, beginning the process of head coach Kevin O'Connell and his staff determining who is (and isn't) worthy of being on Minnesota's 53-man roster come Week 1.
25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season
NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / July 20
Minnesota Vikings backup highlighted for fascinating team by NFL analyst, but it’s for the wrong reasons
There is a common misconception about why Minnesota Vikings linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. was benched, and its important to know. The Minnesota Vikings thought they had struck gold after Ivan Pace Jr.‘s rookie year.
Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 20
Vikings LB Ivan Pace Signing RFA Tender
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports Vikings LB Ivan Pace is signing his restricted free agent tender on Monday. Minnesota used the right-of-first-refusal tender on Pace, which will cost $3.52 million for the 2026 season.
Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / October 27
Wrench Gets Thrown into Vikings Theory that has Been Picking Up Momentum 
For a little while, the Ivan Pace Vikings theory has been picking up momentum. The aggressive off-ball linebacker is on the final year of his contract.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 20, 2025
What’s behind Ivan Pace Jr.'s sudden disappearance from the Vikings' defense?
Ivan Pace Jr. has been a mainstay in Minnesota's defense in virtually every game since he made the team as an undrafted rookie in 2023, but his status as a starter came to a crashing halt Sunday in the Vikings' 28-22 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / October 20, 2025
The Ivan Pace Depth Chart Downfall Has Been Ongoing for a While
Seeing Ivan Pace on the bench wasn’t too surprising, though it may have been discouraging for a pile of fans. For a little while, Minnesota has been shifting away from the blitzing specialist, limiting his work even as he remained in the starting lineup.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / October 14, 2025
Despite Vikings LB Ivan Pace Jr.'s inconsistent season, Brian Flores has seen significant growth in his game
The linebacker position has been a tough one for the Minnesota Vikings over the first five games. Going into the year, having Blake Cashman and Ivan Pace Jr.
NFL News / Steeler Nation / April 27, 2025
Steelers' undrafted rookie could be a hidden gem
Undrafted free agent Sebastian Castro, a safety who played for the Iowa Hawkeyes, will be looking to prove that this summer during the Steelers' training camp.
College Football News / The 33rd Team / April 9, 2025
2025 NFL Draft: 5 Under-The-Radar Prospects Making Money at Pro Days
The 2025 NFL Scouting Combine was the biggest platform for the best athletes in the draft class to show off in front of evaluators and coaches. While what happened on the field in the fall is what led to the opportunity to do athletic testing at the combine, we can't say that the tape completely overrules everything we see in the offseason.
Minnesota Vikings News / Pro Football Rumors / December 28, 2024
Vikings activate LB Ivan Pace, waive LB Jamin Davis
Ivan Pace had his practice window opened earlier this week, indicating he could be available to the Vikings in Week 17. The second-year linebacker has indeed been activated, per a team announcement.
NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 28, 2024
Vikings’ defense gets major bump for Week 17 vs. Packers
The Minnesota Vikings are in a position to push for the top seed in the NFC playoffs and the NFC North title. If they can beat the Green Bay Packers in Week 17 and the Detroit Lions in Week 18, they will reach that goal.
NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / December 23, 2024
Vikings could get defensive boost for important game vs. Packers
The Vikings should soon have one of their top linebackers back in the lineup.
Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 23, 2024
Vikings Designating LB Ivan Pace To Return
Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell said they are designating LB Ivan Pace to return from injured reserve, per Kevin Seifert. This opens a three-week window for Pace to practice with the team before he has to be added to the active roster. Pace, 24, signed on with the Vikings as an undrafted free agent out of Cincinnati following the 2023 NFL Draft.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Sports Fan / November 27, 2024
Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell Gives Update on Ivan Pace Jr Injury Timeline
The 9-2 Minnesota Vikings are moving on to Week 13, where they’ll face off against the 6-5 Arizona Cardinals. Unfortunately, they’ll be without a key defensive player for this week and the weeks ahead, as Ivan Pace Jr.
Minnesota Vikings News / The Athlete Lifestyle on SI / September 18, 2024
TikTok star Tianna Robillard gets cozy with Vikings' Ivan Pace Jr
The Minnesota Vikings are off to a hot 2-0 start to the 2024 NFL regular season and TikTok star Tianna Robillard is enjoying the team's efforts. She also sent the internet into a frenzy after the Week 2 win over the San Francisco 49ers at U.S.
Minnesota Vikings News / Pro Football Rumors / June 23, 2024
Vikings LB Ivan Pace is 'top contender' to take on key role
As a rookie, he appeared in all 17 contests (11 starts) and racked up 102 total tackles to go along with 2.5 sacks and an interception.
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