Minimal role in 2020 Ham ended his season rushing five times for 18 yards and catching eight of his 13 targets for 97 yards and one touchdown in 15 games.

Impact In his fourth season with the Vikings, Ham again had a quiet year paving the way for Dalvin Cook and his primary backup Alexander Mattison. After playing a career-high 404 offensive snaps, the 27-year-old fullback will continue in that role as he's signed through 2023.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 30 • THEVIKINGAGE.COM

Gains Week 17 clearance Ham (quadriceps) was a full practice participant Friday, and he carries no injury designation into Sunday's game at Detroit.

Impact Ham was never able to reach full participation in practice last week, contributing a limited session Thursday before being tagged questionable and subsequently ruled out for a Christmas Day loss to New Orleans. The 2019 Pro Bowl fullback is now clear for Minnesota's season finale against the Lions, an appearance that will mark Ham's 15th of the campaign.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Limited at Thursday's practice The Vikings listed Ham (quadriceps) as a limited participant at Thursday's practice.

Impact Ham managed only one limited practice last week before being made inactive for the Vikings' Christmas Day loss to the Saints, so he's already taken a step forward by turning in two limited sessions to kick of Week 17. The fullback may still need to practice in full capacity Friday to approach Sunday's season finale in Detroit without an injury designation.

DECEMBER 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

With Vikings fullback C.J. Ham inactive, undrafted rookie Jake Bargas plays in first NFL game Bargas, a rookie from North Carolina, was elevated Thursday from the practice squad.

DECEMBER 25, 2020 • TWINCITIES.COM

Saints sack leader Hendrickson, Vikings linebacker Davis out The New Orleans Saints have scratched team sacks leader Trey Hendrickson, fellow starting defensive lineman Malcom Brown and starting left guard Andrus Peat for Friday’s home game...

DECEMBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

With Vikings fullback C.J. Ham inactive, undrafted rookie Jake Bargas to play in first NFL game Vikings fullback C.J. Ham was inactive for Friday’s game at New Orleans, clearing the way for undrafted rookie Jake Bargas to play in his fi...

DECEMBER 25, 2020 • TWINCITIES.COM

Officially inactive Ham (quadriceps) is inactive for Friday's contest against New Orleans.

Impact Ham logged a limited practice Thursday, but that proved to be inadequate for him to suit up on Christmas Day. Jake Bargas, who was promoted from the practice squad Thursday, will receive the start at fullback in Ham's place.

DECEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Friday Ham (quadriceps) is listed as questionable for Friday's Christmas Day matchup against New Orleans.

Impact Ham practiced in limited fashion Thursday after logging DNPs on both Tuesday and Wednesday, giving him a chance to suit up Friday. Though he has logged only five carries and six catches this season, Ham's absence could impact the performance of Dalvin Cook, as Ham is an important part of Minnesota's blocking scheme.

DECEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Misses another practice Ham (quadriceps) did not practice Wednesday.

Impact Ham has now missed back-to-back practices, putting his status for Christmas Day's game against the Saints in legitimate jeopardy. If he's unable to play Friday, the Vikings' blocking scheme will suffer a downgrade, which could impact the ceiling of Dalvin Cook.

DECEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Season-high playing time Sunday Ham had three receptions for 22 yards and one carry for zero yards in Sunday's loss at Tampa Bay.

Impact Ham played a season-high 40 snaps on offense as he likely got more playing time with tight end Kyle Rudolph (foot) sidelined. Ham is almost exclusively used for blocking at fullback, so this may be his ceiling in touches, though he can get an occasional red zone carry.

DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 9, 2020 • YOUTUBE

Under Center with Kirk Cousins: C.J. Ham Joins + Tampa Bay Preview | Full Show On this edition of Under Center with Kirk Cousins, Vikings fullback C.J. Ham joins the show to break down his touchdown on Sunday against th...

DECEMBER 9, 2020 • VIKINGS.COM

Finds end zone in win Ham caught a 12-yard touchdown pass in Sunday's 27-24 overtime win against the Jaguars.

Impact Ham scored his first touchdown since Week 7 of the 2019 season. The 27-year-old fullback continues to log high snap counts, as he's played at least 20 snaps on offense in each game since the Week 7 bye. He mostly contributes in a blocking role.

DECEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Kirk Cousins goes Ham on red-zone TD connection Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins with a red-zone TD connection to fullback C.J. Ham against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

DECEMBER 6, 2020 • NFL.COM

C.J. Ham: "Dalvin's Success is All of Our Success" | Vikings Vantage On this edition of the Vikings Vantage fullback C.J. Ham joined vikings.com's Gabe Henderson to talk about the success of the running game a...

DECEMBER 4, 2020 • VIKINGS.COM

Back from COVID list Ham (undisclosed) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday.

Impact Ham is back after a brief stint on the COVID-19 list and should resume his role as the lead blocker for Dalvin Cook.

NOVEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings fullback C.J. Ham activated off reserve/COVID-19 list Welcome back, Minnesota Vikings fullback C.J. Ham.

NOVEMBER 21, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Vikings activate C.J. Ham from COVID-19 list, elevate Aviante Collins, Andrew DePaola C.J. Ham’s stay on the COVID-19 reserve list was a short one. The Vikings on Saturday activated the fullback, clearing the way for him to pl...

NOVEMBER 21, 2020 • TWINCITIES.COM

Vikings activate fullback C.J. Ham from COVID-19 list, elevate guard Aviante Collins The Vikings on Saturday activated fullback C.J. Ham from the COVID-19 reserve list, clearing the way for him to play Sunday against Dallas a...

NOVEMBER 21, 2020 • TWINCITIES.COM

Vikings Activate FB C.J. Ham, Announce Roster Moves Minnesota Vikings Latest News

NOVEMBER 21, 2020 • VIKINGS.COM

Special teams giving Vikings plenty of trouble this season The low moment of Minnesota's most recent game at Chicago came when Cordarrelle Patterson returned the second-half kickoff 104 yards for a touchdown

NOVEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Could still play Sunday Ham (undisclosed) has a chance to be cleared from the reserve/COVID-19 list in time for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Ham is still on the reserve/COVID-19 list and in quarantine, but it remains possible that he could be cleared for Week 11. If he does manage to suit up versus Dallas, Ham's presence as a blocker will provide a boost for Dalvin Cook and Minnesota's rushing attack.

NOVEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings fullback C.J. Ham added to COVID-19 reserve list If C.J. Ham was put on the list for contact tracing reasons, he could return in time for Sunday's game against Dallas.

NOVEMBER 19, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Hits COVID list The Vikings placed Ham on the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday.

Impact It's unclear whether Ham tested positive for the virus, or came into close contact with an infected person. Either way, Ham will need to clear the league's protocols before he's allowed back with the team. Ham has been instrumental in creating holes for Dalvin Cook to run through this season, so if he was forced to miss Sunday's game against Dallas, it would be a slight hit to the Vikings' rushing attack.

NOVEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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