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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 / A to Z Sports / October 14

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.

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The 'Oldest 4,000-passing-yard seasons' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to throw for at least 4,000 yards after turning 35 years old can you name in five minutes?

The 'Yearly NFL passing leaders' quiz

The 'QBs sacked seven times in a win' quiz

The '2K-scrimmage-yard NFL seasons' quiz

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / July 16

Vikings Rumor: Has Ivan Pace Jr. Seen the Hourglass Flip Over?

Upon first glance, Ivan Pace Jr. is the perfect Brian Flores linebacker. The aggressive third-year defender shoots through gaps with ease, consistently making plays behind the line of scrimmage.

NFL News / Yardbarker

The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / May 31

View from VT: Former QB’s Open Door, Ivan Pace’s Storm Clouds, and Endorse 2 Trades

Vikings Territory works in partnership with PurplePTSD, similarly doing their utmost to put forth excellent Minnesota Vikings content. As a result, we promote what they have to offer in “The View from VT,” a weekly piece.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / May 24

The View from VT: Vikings’ Dark Horse, MIN Football Geniuses, and Pace’s Good Day

NFL News / Steeler Nation / April 27

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.

Steelers were focused on bigger concern than QB in 2025 NFL Draft

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Pittsburgh got steal of NFL Draft in Iowa RB Kaleb Johnson

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The 'Highest-paid NFL players of 2018' quiz

College Football News / The 33rd Team / April 9

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 / Cincinnati Bearcats on SI / January 5

Watch: Ivan Pace Jr. Makes Big Play Against Lions in Regular-Season Finale

Ivan Pace Jr. is looking like his old self coming back from a hamstring injury. The former Bearcats linebacker now Vikings LB intercepted a pass in the regular-season finale on Sunday night to cement that further.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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.

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The 'Active NBA PPG leaders' quiz

The 'Oldest 4,000-passing-yard seasons' quiz

The 'Most passing yards by an NFL rookie' quiz

The 'AL and NL MVPs since 2000' quiz

Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 28

Vikings Waive LB Jamin Davis, Activate LB Ivan Pace

The Minnesota Vikings announced Saturday that they’ve waived LB Jamin Davis and activated LB Ivan Pace Jr. from injured reserve. https://x.com/Vikings/status/1873111682085503133 Davis, 25, is a former first-round pick of the Commanders back in 2021 out of Kentucky.

Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / December 27

Vikings injury Report: Moreau out, Pace questionable for Packers game

The Minnesota Vikings will be down at least one player for their divisional game on Sunday against the rival Green Bay Packers. On Friday, the Vikings ruled out backup cornerback Fabian Moreau and listed linebacker Ivan Pace Jr.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Sports Fan / December 27

Final Minnesota Vikings Injury Report: Harrison Smith ready, Ivan Pace Jr Up In the Air

Sunday brings arguably the most significant Minnesota Vikings regular season game in years. The Green Bay Packers come in with 11 wins and looking to avenge an early-season loss.

Minnesota Vikings News / The Daily Norseman / December 25

Vikings Designate Ivan Pace Jr. for Return, Sign CB Ambry Thomas to Practice Squad

A couple of moves as Week 17 gets underway On Christmas Eve, the Minnesota Vikings gave themselves a gift that could prove to be very important as they prepare for their crucial NFC North matchup against Green Bay at U.S.

Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / December 24

Vikings to open practice window for LB Ivan Pace Jr.

The Minnesota Vikings are expected to open linebacker Ivan Pace Jr.'s 21-day practice window to return from injured reserve this week. Head coach Kevin

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Sports Fan / December 24

Latest Minnesota Vikings Injury Update Brings Good News on Harrison Smith and Ivan Pace Jr

The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Seattle Seahawks over the weekend, to move to 13-2 on the season, and they did so without Harrison Smith, who was a semi-surprising inactive in week 16.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / November 27, 2024

Injured Vikings LB Ivan Pace Jr. will be back this season, KOC says

Vikings linebacker Ivan Pace Jr., who went on injured reserve with a hamstring issue this week, will return this season, head coach Kevin O'Connell said on Wednesday.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / November 27, 2024

Matthew Coller: Ivan Pace Jr. to IR is a tough blow to Vikings defense

The Minnesota Vikings announced on Tuesday that Ivan Pace Jr. has been placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury. It was not clear from the team’s press release whether he will have a chance to return this season but if he is designated to return then the Vikings will be without him for at least four weeks.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Sports Fan / November 26, 2024

Vikings Place Ivan Pace Jr on IR and Swipe New LB from Packers PS, Among Flurry of Roster Moves

Thus far, in 2024, the Minnesota Vikings have remained relatively healthy. Sort of. They have been without a starter here or there, like left tackle Christian Darrisaw recently, TJ Hockenson early and Blake Cashman in between.

Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / November 26, 2024

Vikings put Ivan Pace on IR, activate Murphy, sign ex-first round pick from Packers practice squad

The Minnesota Vikings made a series of roster moves on Tuesday, putting a starter on injured reserve, activating another injured player and poaching a practice squad player from a rival.

Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / November 24, 2024

Vikings LB Ivan Pace, LT Cam Robinson hurt early vs. Bears

The Minnesota Vikings didn't have an ideal first quarter against the Chicago Bears for several reasons, but a pair of injuries could leave them shorthanded the rest of the day.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / October 3, 2024

Vikings' latest injury report looks much better for Ivan Pace Jr. heading into Week 5 London showdown vs. Jets

The Minnesota Vikings are set to fly out to London, England in hopes of improving their record to 5-0 on the season against the New York Jets. Over the first four games, the Vikings have dealt with numerous injuries to starting players and have had said players miss a total of 10 games so far this season.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Sports Fan / October 1, 2024

Latest Ivan Pace Jr Injury Update Brings Optimism

The Minnesota Vikings have been without a few key players over the past couple of weeks. Both Jordan Addison and Dallas Turner returned last week against the Green Bay Packers.

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 / A to Z Sports / May 30, 2024

Vikings LB Ivan Pace Jr. says he's ready to take on one of the biggest defensive responsibilities in the NFL

It didn't take long for Minnesota Vikings linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. to become a big-time success story. The dude went from a rookie undrafted free agent to playing 68% of defensive snaps in the season opener and then started his first game the very next week.

Minnesota Vikings News / FanNation Bring Me The Sports / December 13, 2023