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C.J. HAM #30 - FULLBACK - MINNESOTA VIKINGS
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C.J. Ham on Being The Vikings' Winner For 2025 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Vikings FB C.J. Ham talked with the media about being named the team's Club Winner for 2025 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year.
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Good to go Ham (hand) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Ravens.
Impact Ham has missed the past two games due to a hand injury he sustained in the Week 7 loss to the Eagles, but has been cleared to play Sunday. In just two games this season Ham has logged 24 offensive snaps and 35 special teams snaps. The 32-year-old fullback will look to be back on the field Sunday contributing to the Vikings rushing attack and special teams unit.
NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Vikings' defense might have saved their season after an early failure to support the in-flux offense
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J.J. McCarthy throws for 2 TDs and runs for a score in his return as Vikings beat Lions 27-24
JNOVEMBER 2 • Associated Press
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
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Out for Week 9 Ham (hand) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Lions.
Impact Ham will miss his second straight contest after being injured in Week 7. The veteran fullback has logged just 24 offensive snaps this season.
OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE
Back-to-back DNPs to open week Ham (hand) did not participate in Thursday's practice.
Impact Ham was unable to play against the Chargers in Week 8 due to a hand injury he picked up against the Eagles in Week 7. He's missed the first two practices of Week 9 prep, and he'll have to practice in at least a limited capacity Friday to have a realistic chance of playing against the Lions on Sunday. Without another fullback on the active roster, the Vikings would continue to lean on tight ends Josh Oliver and Ben Yurosek to handle backfield blocking duties if Ham is not cleared to play.
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 JOCTOBER 24 • Associated Press
Won't play vs. Bolts Ham (hand) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Chargers, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports.
Impact Ham was a DNP at practice during the condensed week due to a left hand injury that he sustained against the Eagles on Sunday, and the veteran fullback will be sidelined for Thursday's game as a result. The Vikings don't have another fullback on the roster, but they could use tight ends such as Josh Oliver, Ben Yurosek and practice squad member Nick Vannett as blockers out of the backfield for Week 8. Ham's next opportunity to play is Week 9 against the Lions on Sunday, Nov. 2.
OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Doesn't practice Tuesday Ham (hand) did not participate in Tuesday's walkthrough.
Impact Ham has opened the week with back-to-back DNPs due to a left hand injury that he sustained against the Eagles on Sunday. He would have to practice in at least a limited capacity Wednesday in order to have a realistic chance of playing against the Chargers on Thursday.
OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Vikings making bad habit of situational struggles, with red zone woes the latest to land on the list
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Hurts hand in loss Ham underwent medical evaluation after the Sunday's loss to the Eagles for a left hand injury, the Minnesota Star Tribune reports.
Impact Had had one reception for five yards in the loss. It was his first carry or reception of the season as he's used almost exclusively as a blocker.
OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
Hurts hand in loss Ham underwent medical evaluation for a left hand injury after Sunday's loss to the Eagles, the Minnesota Star Tribune reports.
Impact Ham had one reception for five yards in the loss. It was his first carry or reception of the season, as he's used almost exclusively as a blocker.
OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
C.J. & Stephanie Ham Honor Cancer Warriors Through Annual 'Pamper Her Purple' Event View photos as Vikings FB C.J. Ham and his wife Stephanie hosted the fifth annual 'Pamper Her Purple' event in partnership with the Vikings...
OCTOBER 17 • VIKINGS.COM
Debuting in Week 5 Ham (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Browns in London.
Impact Ham was sidelined for the Vikings' first four games of the season, but returning to practice this week as a full participant and then getting activated from injured reserve Saturday, the writing was on the wall for him to make his 2025 debut Sunday. The 32-year-old is the lone fullback on the Vikings' roster, but in past season, he's typically been a part-time contributor on offense and has served mainly as a blocker. Ham is also a key part of Minnesota's special-teams units.
OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Vikings place center Ryan Kelly on injured reserve with concussion
The Minnesota Vikings placed center Ryan Kelly on injured reserve after he sustained his second concussion of the season in last week’s loss to the Pittsburgh SteelersOCTOBER 4 • Associated Press
Activated off IR The Vikings activated Ham (knee) off injured reserve Saturday.
Impact Ham missed the team's first four games of the campaign but should have a chance to make his season debut during Sunday's matchup versus the Browns. If the 32-year-old ends up playing, he will look to help open up holes in the run game for Jordan Mason and Zavier Scott against a stout Cleveland defense.
OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Vikings Activate C.J. Ham; Place Ryan Kelly on IR; Make Additional Roster Moves Minnesota Vikings Latest News
OCTOBER 4 • VIKINGS.COM
Vikings place center Ryan Kelly on injured reserve, activate fullback C.J. Ham Kelly will miss at least four games following his second concussion of the season.
OCTOBER 4 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Iffy for London game Ham (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Browns in London.
Impact The fullback missed the Vikings' first four games of the season while recovering from a knee injury but could be ready to make his 2025 debut after turning in a trio of full practices this week. Ham currently remains on injured reserve, so the Vikings will need to add him back to the 53-man roster by Saturday in order for him to be eligible to play in Week 5.
OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy in 'next phase' of rehab but ankle still not fully healed
Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell says quarterback JOCTOBER 1 • Associated Press
Practice window opens Ham (knee) was designated to return from injured reserve and practiced in full Wednesday.
Impact The 32-year-old was unable to participate in the Vikings' first four games this season due to a knee injury, but following Monday's full practice, his return seems imminent. Ham now has 21 days to be added to Minnesota's active roster before reverting to IR. Once healthy, he's likely to serve as the team's top fullback, contributing both on offense and special teams.
OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
