Minnesota Vikings Injury Report Heading Into Week 7

Let’s take a look at some of the injuries the Minnesota Vikings have dealt with throughout the 2026 NFL season, looking at both sides of the ball and who is out short- and long-term.

The 5-0 Vikings enter Week 7 coming off a bye week and have a favorable matchup at home against a battered Colts team that is 2-4 and currently facing scrutiny within its front office after the firing of GM Chris Ballard.

Notable Injuries Throughout the Season

One of the most notable injuries for the Vikings this season was losing running back Jordan Mason to injured reserve after he suffered a hand/thumb injury during Minnesota’s Week 1 victory over Green Bay.

Mason’s injury required surgery, but he recently returned to practice this week and participated fully in Wednesday’s, Thursday’s and Friday’s practices. Although he was a full participant, Mason is officially listed as questionable and still needs to be activated from injured reserve ahead of the Vikings’ Week 7 game.

Additionally, the Vikings lost 2025 first-round pick and left guard Donovan Jackson to a torn meniscus in his knee during their Week 4 game against the Dolphins. Jackson’s torn meniscus required surgery and will likely end his 2026 regular season.

Week 7 Injury Updates

Similarly to the Lions, the Vikings benefited from having a Week 6 bye, allowing many of their banged-up players to get healthier and return to full practice participation this week.

Offensive tackle Christian Darrisaw and tight end T.J. Hockenson have both been working through concussion protocol. They returned to full participation Wednesday and Thursday, and neither carries an injury designation for Sunday’s game.

Darrisaw did not practice Friday due to a combination of concussion protocol and a rest designation, but he is still expected to be available against Indianapolis.

Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, Brian O’Neill, Jordan Mason, James Pierre and Charles Demmings were all full participants Thursday and Friday.

With Minnesota entering Week 7 undefeated and coming off a bye, they’ll be hoping they can get Mason back into the lineup to give their offense a boost.

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