BRIAN ASAMOAH II NEWS

Shifts to IR Asamoah (knee) was placed on the injured reserve list Monday.

Impact The fourth-year pro from Oklahoma sustained a knee injury in the Bengals' Week 13 win over the Ravens, and it now appears serious enough to land him on IR. Asamoah has appeared in just four games for Cincinnati this season, failing to record a stat across 58 special-teams snaps. He'll now be forced to miss at least the team's next four games, with his earliest possible return coming in the Week 18 matchup against the Browns.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Bengals' dominant win over Ravens sparks hope for late-season playoff push

The Cincinnati Bengals have gained momentum with a 31-14 win over the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday night

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Bengals win in Burrow's return, taking advantage of 5 Ravens turnovers in a 32-14 victory

Joe Burrow threw two second-half touchdown passes in his return for Cincinnati, and the Bengals snapped Baltimore’s five-game winning streak with a 32-14 victory over the fumble-pr...

NOVEMBER 28 • Associated Press

Won't return due to knee injury Asamoah (knee) has been ruled out for the rest of Thursday's game against the Ravens.

Impact Asamoah injured his left knee during the first half of Thursday's game, and it is severe enough for the fourth-year linebacker to be sidelined for the rest of the contest. His absence won't impact the Bengals' defense, as he has played solely on special teams this season.

NOVEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Signed from practice squad The Bengals signed Asamoah from the practice squad to the active roster Monday.

Impact Asamoah was elevated off the practice squad for one game with Cincinnati earlier this season, when he played 19 snaps on special teams in Week 9 versus Chicago. He figures to contribute in a similar capacity for the team down the stretch, beginning Sunday on the road against Pittsburgh.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

It took one day for Brian Asamoah to join a team that could rewrite his NFL story Former Minnesota Vikings linebacker Brian Asamoah was reportedly claimed off waivers by the Tennessee Titans on Wednesday.

AUGUST 14 • THEVIKINGAGE.COM

Claimed by Tennessee The Titans claimed Asamoah from waivers Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Impact Asamoah was let go by the Vikings on Tuesday, but he won't need to enter free agency to catch on with another team after the Titans were awarded the 2022 third-round pick off waivers. He mostly served in a special teams role for Minnesota in 2024 and finished the regular season with six tackles (four solo) and one forced fumble across 17 games. With the Titans waiving Otis Reese, Asamoah brings depth to Tennessee's linebacker corps, but special teams will be the latter's clearest path to earning a spot on the 53-man roster at the end of training camp in late August.

AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE

Rondale Moore's comeback bid with Vikings ends painfully with season-ending knee injury

Wide receiver and return specialist Rondale Moore will miss another season because of a knee injury

AUGUST 12 • Associated Press

Minnesota Vikings Team Press Conferences | Training Camp, August 7 Vikings OLB Jonathan Greenard, LB Brian Asamoah II, LB Blake Cashman, QB Sam Howell, QB Brett Rypien, DL Levi Drake Rodriguez and CB Zemaiah...

AUGUST 8 • VIKINGS.COM

MVP: Brian Asamoah II and Aaron Jones Recap Their NFL Africa Trip To Ghana, Preview 2025 Training Camp - Episode 305 Welcome to episode 305 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast! Tatum Everett welcomes back Brian Asamoah II and Aaron Jones to TCO Performance Cen...

JULY 24 • VIKINGS.COM

Vikings predicted to ditch 2 more players from GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's disastrous 2022 draft class | Sporting News Minnesota’s 2022 draft haul continues to haunt the team four years later. Two more picks from that class — Ty Chandler and Brian Asamoah — a...

JUNE 28 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

2024 in Photos: Brian Asamoah View photos of Vikings LB Brian Asamoah during the 2024 season.

JUNE 16 • VIKINGS.COM

Brian Asamoah II on Working in Brian Flores' Scheme Vikings LB Brian Asamoah II addressed the media following 2025 Minicamp practice.

JUNE 11 • VIKINGS.COM

Justin Jefferson & Brian Asamoah II Join 'The Insiders' To Discuss Being Eligible To Play Flag Football at Olympic Games Vikings WR Justin Jefferson and LB Brian Asamoah II share their thoughts on NFL players being allowed to participate on flag football teams...

MAY 21 • VIKINGS.COM

NFL owners unanimously approve player participation in Olympic flag football for 2028

NFL owners unanimously approved player participation in flag football for the 2028 Olympics at their spring meetings on Tuesday

MAY 20 • Associated Press

Brian Asamoah II on Kevin O'Connell Winning Coach of the Year Vikings LB Brian Asamoah II talks with Vikings Entertainment Network's Tatum Everett about his youth flag football foundation, Be Authentic...

FEBRUARY 8 • VIKINGS.COM

Gets limited time on defense Asamoah had one total tackle and played on 13 of the defense's 67 snaps in Sunday's win over Houston.

Impact Asamoah didn't play on defense the first two games, but got some playing time with Ivan Pace sidelined with a quad injury. He mostly gets his playing time on special teams as a backup interior linebacker.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings Country Featuring Brian Asamoah II KFAN's Mike Mussman is joined by Vikings LB Brian Asamoah II on this episode of Vikings Country.

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • VIKINGS.COM

Inactive once again Asamoah (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Broncos.

Impact Asamoah continues to deal with an ankle injury and will be forced to miss a fourth consecutive game. His next opportunity to return will be Nov. 27 against the Bears.

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Asamoah (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Packers.

Impact The second-year linebacker out of Oklahoma was held out of practice all week with an ankle injury, so it's no surprise that he'll be inactive this coming Sunday. Asamoah has appeared in all seven of Minnesota's games thus far, recording six total tackles and playing primarily on special teams (57 percent of snaps).

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings' Brian Asamoah II to have Oklahoma reunion with Eagles' Jalen Hurts Rookie Ivan Pace Jr. took most of the snaps at inside linebacker Sunday against Tampa Bay, but Brian Asamoah II is expected to play more Thu...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

NFL young talent rankings: No. 7 Vikings boast league's top WR in Justin Jefferson

Minnesota has youthful receiving talent in the form of Pro Bowlers Justin Jefferson and T.J. Hockenson, as well as rookie Jordan Addison.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Brian Asamoah II Coaches Football Camp in Africa View photos of Vikings LB Brian Asamoah II coaching athletes at a football camp in Africa.

APRIL 14, 2023 • VIKINGS.COM

Sustains concussion Sunday Asamoah won't return to Sunday's wild-card matchup against the Giants due to a concussion.

Impact Asamoah was unavailable for the Vikings' Week 18 win over the Bears due to a knee injury, but he was able to suit up for Sunday's matchup. He didn't record any counting stats prior to being ruled out at halftime. It's not yet clear whether he'll be available for the NFC divisional round if the Vikings advance.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Practices fully Thursday Asamoah (knee) managed to practice fully Thursday.

Impact Asamoah suffered a knee injury in the Vikings' Week 17 loss to the Packers and was unable to play in Week 18. After improving from a limited practice Wednesday, it's likely the rookie will be able to return in some capacity for Sunday's wild-card matchup against the Giants.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE