Ben Yurosek - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Vikings playing keen game of keep-away, with hefty possession time and NFL's top turnover rate

The unbeaten Minnesota Vikings have built their strong start to the season around dominant defense and sterling special teams

2 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Active in Week 5 Yurosek (ankle) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Saints, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports.

Impact Yurosek was activated from the Vikings' injured reserve Saturday, just in time for Week 5. The 24-year-old has yet to play in the 2026 season. He is expected to add depth behind T.J. Hockenson and Gavin Bartholomew versus the Saints.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Activated from IR The Vikings activated Yurosek (ankle) from injured reserve Saturday, Craig Peters of the team's official site reports.

Impact Yurosek is still listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Saints, but his activation from IR indicates that the Vikings are confident that Yurosek will be available to make his 2026 regular-season debut. The second-year pro opened the regular season on injured reserve due to an ankle injury.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tagged as questionable vs. New Orleans Yurosek (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Saints.

Impact Yurosek opened the regular season on injured reserve due to an ankle injury. His 21-day window to return from IR opened Wednesday, and while he's tagged as questionable for Sunday's NFC North showdown, the positive news is that Yurosek was a full participant in all three practices during Week 5 prep. If he's cleared to make his 2026 regular-season debut, then he would operate alongside Gavin Bartholomew in a rotational role at tight end behind starter T.J. Hockenson.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Wednesday Yurosek (undisclosed) practiced Wednesday.

Impact It's unknown how involved Yurosek was during practice, though it appears he could be nearing a return after landing on injured reserve to begin the 2026 campaign. The 24-year-old appeared in 12 regular-season games in 2025, amassing two catches (three targets) for 14 yards.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Expected to return this season Yurosek (undisclosed) isn't expected to be sidelined for the entire regular season, Ben Goessling of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.

Impact Yurosek was placed on injured reserve with an undisclosed injury ahead of the season. The tight end is apparently not dealing with a long-term issue, leaving the door open for a return to action in 2026.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Forgotten Vikings draft pick suddenly making coaches think twice Minnesota Vikings roster-bubble tight end Gavin Bartholomew is standing out at training camp as he pushes Ben Yurosek for the TE3 job.

JULY 31 • THEVIKINGAGE.COM

Limited production in rookie season Yurosek appeared in 14 games during the 2025 season and caught two passes for 14 yards.

Impact Yurosek joined the team as an undrafted free agent last May but only saw limited action during his rookie campaign. With both T.J. Hockenson (shoulder) and Josh Oliver (ankle) under contract for the 2026 campaign, Yurosek will likely continue to see the majority of his playing time on special teams next season.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 16 • VIKINGS.COM

Limited playing time in Week 15 Yurosek wasn't targeted while taking the field for just one of the Vikings' 55 snaps on offense in Sunday's 34-26 win over the Cowboys.

Impact Yurosek was active for the first time since Week 11 but once again handled a muted role on offense. Through nine appearances on the season, the reserve tight end has logged 73 total snaps on offense and has produced a five-yard reception on two targets.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 15, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Packers' Josh Jacobs inactive against Vikings because of left knee injury

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs will miss Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings as he recovers from a bruised left knee

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Healthy scratch Week 12 Yurosek (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against Green Bay.

Impact Yurosek will be a healthy scratch for the first time this season, as the Vikings will go with three tight ends on the active roster in T.J. Hockenson, Josh Oliver and Ben Sims for Sunday's NFC North clash. Yurosek's next opportunity to play is Week 13 against the Seahawks on Sunday, Nov. 30.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gets first career reception Yurosek had one reception for five yards on two targets in Thursday's loss to the Chargers.

Impact It was Yurosek's first career reception as he had increased playing time (15 snaps on offense) after Josh Oliver left with a foot injury. Yurosek could have a larger role if Oliver misses time, but he'll be used mostly as a blocking tight end.

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Past knee injury Yurosek (knee) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Eagles.

Impact Yurosek missed the Vikings' two games prior to the Week 6 bye due to a knee injury. He didn't appear on the injury report heading into Week 7, which indicates that the 23-year-old tight end should be available to play against Philadelphia. Yurosek did not record a catch or target through the first three games of the regular season.

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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, 2025 • Associated Press

Not available Sunday Yurosek (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Browns in London.

Impact Yurosek will miss his second straight game due to the knee injury he sustained in the Vikings' Week 3 win over the Bengals. The undrafted rookie tight end has held a minor role on offense over his three appearances this season, but his absence will be more noteworthy on special teams, where he's a regular part of the Vikings' coverage units.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 5 Yurosek (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Browns.

Impact The 23-year-old upgraded to a limited practice session Friday after logging consecutive DNPs to begin the Vikings' week of practice, suggesting he's trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday. However, if Yurosek is forced to miss the Week 5 contest, Minnesota's tight-end room will likely consist of just T.J. Hockenson, Josh Oliver and Nick Vannett.

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs DNP on Wednesday Yurosek (knee) didn't practice Wednesday.

Impact The Georgia product was sidelined in Minnesota's Week 4 loss to the Steelers due to a knee injury. He's played 66 total snaps (27 on offense, 39 on special teams) through the team's first three games this season, failing to draw a target. Yurosek likely needs to upgrade to at least limited practice Thursday or Friday in order to play in the Week 5 matchup against the Browns.

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • 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, 2025 • Associated Press

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Ruled out for Week 4 Yurosek (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Steelers.

Impact The rookie tight end has logged 27 offensive snaps and another 39 on special teams through three games. He's yet to draw a target.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Blocking role in season opener Yurosek did not have a carry or target in Monday's win at Chicago, but played 10 snaps on offense.

Impact Yurosek begins the season as the No. 3 tight end but will be used almost exclusively in a blocking role. He also got four snaps on special teams.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Vikings playing keen game of keep-away, with hefty possession time and NFL's top turnover rate

Packers' Josh Jacobs inactive against Vikings because of left knee injury

Conklin and Newsome II active for Browns vs Vikings in London

Steelers RB Jaylen Warren inactive vs. Vikings in Dublin

Ready for the O'Griddy? Justin Jefferson wants to put on a show in Ireland