ANDREW VAN GINKEL NEWS

Active for Week 9 Van Ginkel (neck) is active for Sunday's game against the Lions.

Impact Van Ginkel has missed the past four games due to a neck injury, but he practiced in full during Week 9 prep and will return to action for a divisional showdown in Detroit. The star pass rusher recorded 2.0 sacks in limited action during Week 2 against the Bengals before being knocked out of the contest, and he was a menace last season, notching 11.5 sacks, two interceptions and a fumble recovery. Van Ginkel has four career defensive touchdowns, two of which came in 2024.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings injury report: Andrew Van Ginkel 'ready to go,' listed as questionable vs. the Lions Josh Oliver, C.J. Ham and Jeff Okudah are out for Sunday’s game while the status of the Vikings’ offensive tackles remains uncertain.

OCTOBER 31 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Van Ginkel and Vikings eagerly anticipate valuable edge rusher's return from a neck injury

Andrew Van Ginkel was coming off the best year of his career with a promising debut for the Minnesota Vikings before a neck problem popped up during training camp

OCTOBER 31 • Associated Press

Questionable for Week 9 Van Ginkel (neck) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Lions.

Impact Coach Kevin O'Connell said Friday that he expects Van Ginkel to play against Detroit. The veteran edge rusher hasn't played since Week 3. His potential return to the lineup will be a boost to Minnesota's pass rush and run defense off the edge.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Lions looking to stay among NFC contenders, hosting slumping Vikings in QB J.J. McCarthy's return

The Detroit Lions are rested coming off a bye week, relatively healthy and ready to roll for a 10-game stretch to improve their positioning in the NFC

OCTOBER 30 • Associated Press

Looks ready for return Van Ginkel (neck) logged a full practice session Wednesday.

Impact Van Ginkel has suited up only twice this season, most recently missing each of Minnesota's last four games. This marks the first time that he's practiced in full in that span, setting him up to return for a key Week 9 showdown against the Lions.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings see their strategy for the season skid sideways in light of troubling blowout loss

The Minnesota Vikings were all-in on developing quarterback J

OCTOBER 24 • Associated Press

Ruled out Week 8 Van Ginkel (neck) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Chargers, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports.

Impact Van Ginkel was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, but the 2019 fifth-rounder will miss a fourth consecutive game due to a neck injury, which puts Dallas Turner in line for another start at outside linebacker. Van Ginkel's next opportunity to play is Week 9 against the Lions on Sunday, Nov. 2.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers' offensive star power will be tested by Vikings' exotic defenses on Thursday night

The Minnesota Vikings will visit the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday night, pitting defensive coordinator Brian Flores' unit against QB Justin Herbert

OCTOBER 22 • Associated Press

Limited Tuesday Van Ginkel (neck) was limited in Tuesday's practice.

Impact Van Ginkel has been listed as limited in each of the Vikings' first two practices, so his participation in Wednesday's session will shed light on his chances of returning from a three-game absence Thursday against the Chargers. Dallas Turner would continue to see an increased workload at outside linebacker if Van Ginkel is not cleared to return.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Estimated as limited Monday Van Ginkel (neck) was listed as a limited participant on the Vikings' estimated practice report Monday, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Van Ginkel has missed the Vikings' last three games due to a neck injury. With Minnesota operating on a short week, the 2019 fifth-rounder will have less time to progress in his recovery ahead of Thursday's game against the Chargers. If Van Ginkel is not cleared to return, Dallas Turner should continue to see additional snaps at outside linebacker.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Hurts jump-starts the Eagles by passing for 326 yards and 3 TDs in a 28-22 win vs. Vikings

Jalen Hurts gave his lagging offense a jolt by throwing for 326 yards and three touchdowns, Jalyx Hunt returned an interception for a score, and the Philadelphia Eagles rebounded f...

OCTOBER 19 • Associated Press

Out for Week 7 Van Ginkel (neck) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Eagles.

Impact The Wisconsin product practiced in a limited fashion both Wednesday and Thursday, but he's now in line to miss his third consecutive game due to a neck injury. Van Ginkel has played just 69 defensive snaps across three appearances this season, recording seven total tackles, including 2.0 sacks, and two passes defended. While he remains sidelined, expect Dallas Turner to start opposite Jonathan Greenard in the Vikings' outside-linebacker corps.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Logs limited practice Wednesday Van Ginkel (neck) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.

Impact Van Ginkel missed Minnesota's last two games before its bye in Week 6, but it now appears he could get back onto the field in Week 7. He'll still probably have to upgrade to full participation at practice Thursday or Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings welcome McCarthy back to practice but won't commit yet to starting QB this week vs. Eagles

The Minnesota Vikings returned from their bye week not yet ready to rule J

OCTOBER 13 • Associated Press

Vikings lean again on strong team chemistry to fuel clutch win despite adverse circumstances

The Minnesota Vikings showed again their hidden strength of being able to win close games in adverse conditions by beating the Cleveland Browns at the end of a difficult 10-day roa...

OCTOBER 6 • Associated Press

Conklin and Newsome II active for Browns vs Vikings in London

Browns offensive tackle Jack Conklin (elbow) and cornerback Greg Newsome II (hamstring) were both active for Cleveland’s game against the Minnesota Vikings at Tottenham Hotspur Sta...

OCTOBER 5 • Associated Press

J.J. McCarthy, Andrew Van Ginkel ruled out vs. Browns | 'The Insiders' NFL Insider Tom Pelissero reports that Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy and linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel have been ruled out of S...

OCTOBER 4 • NFL.COM

The Insiders: Vikings Injury Updates Heading Into Browns Matchup NFL Insider Tom Pelissero reports that Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy and linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel have been ruled out of S...

OCTOBER 4 • VIKINGS.COM

Out for Sunday Van Ginkel (neck) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Browns.

Impact The Wisconsin product didn't practice all week after missing the Vikings' Week 4 loss to the Steelers due to a neck issue, so his absence Sunday comes as no surprise. Van Ginkel is a crucial part of Minnesota's defense, recording 79 total tackles, including 11.5 sacks, and six passes defended across 17 regular-season games in 2024. With the veteran edge rusher out, Dallas Turner is likely to start opposite Jonathan Greenard in Week 5.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy will miss 3rd straight game because of ankle injury

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J

OCTOBER 3 • Associated Press

Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy in 'next phase' of rehab but ankle still not fully healed

Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell says quarterback J

OCTOBER 1 • Associated Press

Won't practice ahead of Week 5 Head coach Kevin O'Connell said Tuesday that Van Ginkel (neck) won't practice this week, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports.

Impact With that in mind, Van Ginkel is safe to rule out for the Vikings' Week 5 tilt against the Browns on Sunday in London. The 2019 fifth-round pick has been limited to just two appearances thus far, and he played just eight defensive snaps during the Vikings' Week 3 win over the Bengals before exiting with the neck injury. The Vikings are on a bye Week 6, so the additional rest puts Van Ginkel in a spot to return for Minnesota's Week 7 clash against Philadelphia on Oct. 19. Dallas Turner played every single defensive snap during the Vikings' 24-21 loss to the Steelers on Sunday, and he'll continue to see a heavy dose of playing time for as long as Van Ginkel is out of action.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Won't practice ahead of Week 5 Head coach Kevin O'Connell said Tuesday that Van Ginkel (neck) will not practice this week, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports.

Impact That means Van Ginkel is unlikely to play in the Vikings' Week 5 tilt against the Browns on Sunday in London, England. The 2019 fifth-rounder has been limited to just two regular-season games, and he played just eight defensive snaps during the Vikings' Week 3 win over the Bengals due to a neck injury. The Vikings are on a bye Week 6, so the additional rest puts Van Ginkel in a spot to return for Minnesota's Week 7 clash against Philadelphia on Sunday, Oct. 19. Dallas Turner played every single defensive snap during the Vikings' 24-21 loss to the Steelers on Sunday, and he'll continue to see a heavy dose of playing time for as long as Van Ginkel is out of action.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers RB Jaylen Warren inactive vs. Vikings in Dublin

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren, who leads the team in both rushing and receiving yards, was inactive for Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings because of a kn...

SEPTEMBER 28 • Associated Press