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The Vikings will play the remainder of the season without left tackle Christian Darrisaw, whom coach Kevin O’Connell announced Friday will be moved to injured reserve due to the 2024 knee injury he has spent all year working back from.
O’Connell said the decision was collaborative between Darrisaw and staff following “a lot of dialogue and good discussion” this week.
O’Connell said Wednesday the team was still taking Darrisaw’s injury “a day at a time” when asked if he would be shut down for the season.
Darrisaw did not practice this week. He has not gone through a full day of practice since Dec. 5 but practiced in limited fashion Dec. 12.
Darrisaw tore multiple ligaments in his knee in October 2024 against the Rams. He made his 2025 season debut and initial return from the injury in Week 3 and has started 10 games, though he did not play all of them in full.
“It’s been a complex injury that he had,” O’Connell said. “I’ve admired the way Christian has attacked this and wanting to be out there for every possible snap he could be with his teammates. I know he’s gonna get off to a great start with his preparation for 2026 and put this behind him.”
O’Connell said there was no setback in Darrisaw’s recovery or new injury that forced the move to IR, calling it a “unique year” for the fifth-year player. He added in a separate answer that Darrisaw’s workload and the upcoming short week with the Vikings playing Christmas Day made this “the best decision for Christian in the short term.”
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Could be w/out both OT's this week...
The Vikings also listed right tackle Brian O’Neill as questionable because of a heel injury he suffered against the Cowboys. O’Neill was limited during practice Thursday and Friday after not practicing Wednesday.
Blake Brandel would start in O’Neill’s place if necessary.
O’Connell said the decision was collaborative between Darrisaw and staff following “a lot of dialogue and good discussion” this week.
O’Connell said Wednesday the team was still taking Darrisaw’s injury “a day at a time” when asked if he would be shut down for the season.
Darrisaw did not practice this week. He has not gone through a full day of practice since Dec. 5 but practiced in limited fashion Dec. 12.
Darrisaw tore multiple ligaments in his knee in October 2024 against the Rams. He made his 2025 season debut and initial return from the injury in Week 3 and has started 10 games, though he did not play all of them in full.
“It’s been a complex injury that he had,” O’Connell said. “I’ve admired the way Christian has attacked this and wanting to be out there for every possible snap he could be with his teammates. I know he’s gonna get off to a great start with his preparation for 2026 and put this behind him.”
O’Connell said there was no setback in Darrisaw’s recovery or new injury that forced the move to IR, calling it a “unique year” for the fifth-year player. He added in a separate answer that Darrisaw’s workload and the upcoming short week with the Vikings playing Christmas Day made this “the best decision for Christian in the short term.”
STRIB
Could be w/out both OT's this week...
The Vikings also listed right tackle Brian O’Neill as questionable because of a heel injury he suffered against the Cowboys. O’Neill was limited during practice Thursday and Friday after not practicing Wednesday.
Blake Brandel would start in O’Neill’s place if necessary.
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