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Minnesota Vikings News / Pro Football Rumors / November 22

Vikings activate four-time Pro Bowl center from IR

Minnesota Vikings center Ryan Kelly will return in Week 12. The team announced that it has activated Kelly from IR. He’ll head into Sunday’s game against the NFC North rival Packers without an injury designation.

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Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 22

Vikings Activate C Ryan Kelly, Release RB Cam Akers

The Vikings announced three roster moves on Saturday, including activating C Ryan Kelly from injured reserve and releasing RB Cam Akers from the practice squad.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / November 21

Two key Vikings starters questionable for showdown with Packers

The Vikings will head into a pivotal Week 12 matchup in Green Bay with just Jonathan Greenard and center Ryan Kelly on the team's injury report. Both Greenard (shoulder) and Kelly (concussion) are listed as questionable.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / November 20

Vikings waive intriguing young corner, likely making room for Ryan Kelly

The Vikings announced on Thursday that they've waived cornerback Dwight McGlothern Jr., a former undrafted free agent who has made their 53-man roster in each of his two NFL seasons.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / November 19

Vikings could have entire starting OL healthy for first time this week

It's Week 12, and the Vikings still haven't had a single snap this season with their entire starting offensive line on the field together. Christian Darrisaw,

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / November 19

Minnesota Vikings receive positive injury news heading into crucial matchup against division rival

The Minnesota Vikings have been dealing with injuries on both sides of the ball, especially in the trenches. They are starting to get healthy, as head coach Kevin O'Connell said both edge rusher Jonathan Greenard and center Ryan Kelly will practice on Wednesday.

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Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / November 12

Vikings injury updates on Ryan Kelly, Greenard, and ... J.J. McCarthy?

Kevin O'Connell began his Wednesday press conference with some injury updates on a few different Vikings players. That included a note on quarterback J.J.

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Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 12

Vikings Designate C Ryan Kelly To Return From IR

Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell announced that C Ryan Kelly has been designated to return from injured reserve on Wednesday. This officially opens Kelly’s 21-day window to practice before being activated. Kelly, 32, is a former first-round pick by the Colts back in 2016 out of Alabama.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / November 10

The Vikings’ Missing Piece Might Not Be Missing Much Longer

Injuries have played a big role this season for the Minnesota Vikings, but the injury list has gotten a lot shorter recently. Running back Aaron Jones is back leading the running game, both offensive tackles are protecting J.J.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / November 10

KOC gives injury updates on Jonathan Greenard, Ryan Kelly, other Vikings

Vikings standout edge defender Jonathan Greenard appears to have avoided a serious injury after leaving Sunday's game against the Ravens with a shoulder ailment.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / November 3

Vikings injury updates from KOC include news on Aaron Jones, Ryan Kelly

During his day-after-game press conference on Monday afternoon, Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell provided injury updates on a variety of players, including the first news in a while on center Ryan Kelly.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / November 3

Did the Vikings Officially Uncover 1 New Starter on Sunday?

Pretty quickly, the Vikings season is nearing its descent. Already, there have been eight games and a bye. Minnesota has just completed the Week 9 game — a very surprising, very impressive 27-24 victory over the Lions — so things are closer to the end than many realize.

NFL News / Detroit Lions on SI / October 28

Vegas Expects Lions to Easily Beat Vikings in Week 9

The Detroit Lions enter Week 9 as clear betting favorites over the Minnesota Vikings, opening as 8.5-point favorites, according to DraftKings. Coming

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / October 9

The Vikings’ Trade Possibilities to Address Glaring Weakness

So much of the plan hinged on Ryan Kelly, the veteran center who earned an All Pro spot in Indianapolis while being sent to the Pro Bowl four times. He’ll be capable of getting back to the Vikings in Week 10, but that’s a best-case scenario.

Minnesota Vikings News / Pro Football Rumors / October 4

Vikings place four-time Pro Bowler on IR

The Vikings continue to be burdened with injuries in 2025.

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Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 4

Vikings Announce Six Moves, Including Placing C Ryan Kelly On IR

The Vikings announced six roster moves, including placing veteran C Ryan Kelly on injured reserve, ahead of their matchup in London against the Browns.

Minnesota Vikings News / Pro Football Rumors / September 30

Injured Vikings QB could return to practice this week

After missing back-to-back games, Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy appears to be making progress in his recovery from a high ankle sprain.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 28

Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell deflects after another Ryan Kelly concussion

The Minnesota Vikings started the year with the hope that this would be the season they demonstrate strength in all areas and make a run at their first Super Bowl title.

Minnesota Vikings News / EssentiallySports / September 28

Does Ryan Kelly Have Another Concussion? Health Concerns Grow Over Vikings Center After Blow vs. Steelers

The Minnesota Vikings are facing an uphill climb in their Week 4 clash against the Pittsburgh Steelers. But as the Vikings trail 14-6 behind the Steelers heading into the second half, the Week 2 nightmare they suffered against the Atlanta Falcons rears its head.

Minnesota Vikings News / Last Word On Sports / August 14