ERIC WILSON #55 - LINEBACKER - MINNESOTA VIKINGS
108  TCKL  •
0  INT  •
6.5  SCK 
#55 - LINEBACKER - MINNESOTA VIKINGS
108 TCKL
0 INT
6.5 SCK
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Eric Wilson on Returning to the Vikings: "I Started My Career Here, It's Great to Be Back" Vikings linebacker Eric Wilson addressed the media following OTA practice on May 27 at the TCO Performance Center.
6 DAYS AGO • VIKINGS.COM
Eric Wilson on Traveling to Mexico City & Late Regular Season Home Games | 2026 Vikings Schedule Vikings LB Eric Wilson reacts to the 2026 Vikings regular season schedule including opening the season against the Packers and Bears, travel...
MAY 14 • VIKINGS.COM

Vikings seek a draft spark from four top-100 picks as interim Brzezinski vows patience, simplicity

The Minnesota Vikings own nine picks in the NFL draft this year after missing the playoffs last season
APRIL 15 • Associated Press

2026 NFL Offseason: Who Joins Cowboys Among 5 Teams Ready to Make Postseason Leap?

Which teams are the most primed to make the playoffs in 2026 after missing the postseason in 2025? We rank the teams with the five best chan...
MARCH 24 • FOX SPORTS
2026 NFL Offseason: Who Joins Cowboys Among 5 Teams Ready to Make Postseason Leap?
Eric Wilson & Andrew DePaola Sign New Contracts View photos of LS Andrew DePaola and LB Eric Wilson signing their new contracts with the team.
MARCH 12 • VIKINGS.COM
Eric Wilson Signs New Contract with Vikings Vikings LB Eric Wilson signs his new contract with the team during 2026 free agency.
MARCH 11 • VIKINGS.COM

Vikings release defensive linemen Jonathan Allen and Javon Hargrave after last year's spending spree

The Minnesota Vikings have cleared salary cap space taken by their failed strategy for contending last season by releasing defensive linemen Jonathan Allen and Javon Hargrave
MARCH 11 • Associated Press
2025 Season: Eric Wilson View photos of Vikings LB Eric Wilson during the 2025 season.
MARCH 9 • VIKINGS.COM
Inks long-term deal with Minnesota Wilson and the Vikings agreed on a three-year, $22.5 million contract with $12.5 million fully guaranteed Sunday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Impact Wilson made his return to Minnesota in 2025 after leaving the team following the 2020 campaign. The linebacker stepped up his production with the Vikings, recording 115 total tackles (60 solo), which was his highest total since 2020, while also notching a career-high 6.5 sacks and four forced fumbles. As a result of the monster year, he has now been rewarded handsomely with a lucrative three-year deal.
MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE
Vikings floated as ideal landing spot for versatile Falcons defender Kaden Elliss, a standout for the Atlanta Falcons, was recently named by PFF as a top option for the Minnesota Vikings to replace Eric Wilson...
JANUARY 29 • THEVIKINGAGE.COM
Vikings predicted to re-sign 2025's most underrated defensive weapon The Minnesota Vikings may re-sign Eric Wilson after his unexpected impact in 2025 made him one of the league’s most underrated defenders.
JANUARY 28 • THEVIKINGAGE.COM
Vikings' biggest surprise in 2025 was a comeback no one predicted Eric Wilson’s resurgence gave the Minnesota Vikings a defensive star in 2025, delivering a comeback story that stunned fans and teammates al...
JANUARY 19 • THEVIKINGAGE.COM
Impactful in Minnesota reunion Wilson recorded 115 tackles (60 solo), including 6.5 sacks, and four forced fumbles across 17 games with the Vikings in 2025.
Impact Wilson started his NFL career with the Vikings in 2017, and he opted to rejoin the organization on a one-year, $2.6 million contract after spending the three prior years with the NFC North rival Packers. The return home was the right move for Wilson, who registered career highs in sacks and forced fumbles while posting the best tackling numbers since 2020 with the Vikings (122 tackles (62 solo) across 16 regular-season games). The veteran linebacker enters the offseason as an unrestricted free agent and could command a sizable pay day given his strong numbers in 2025.
JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE
Cleared for Thursday Wilson (thumb) doesn't have an injury designation ahead of Thursday's game against the Lions.
Impact Wilson was a limited participant in Monday and Tuesday's practices, but was able to upgrade to a full participant Friday, just in time to avoid any injury designation for this week's divisional matchup. The starting inside linebacker is all set to suit up for Thursday's game, where the Vikings will try to play spoiler for a Lions team on the brink of postseason elimination.
DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with thumb injury Wilson (thumb) was listed as a listed practice participant on Monday's estimated injury report, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports.
Impact Wilson likely picked up the injury during the Vikings' 16-13 win over the Giants on Sunday, when he posted four tackles (one solo), including 1.0 sacks. Wilson has logged at least 1.0 sacks in three of his last four games and is up to a career-best 6.5 sacks through 15 regular-season games. His practice participation over the next two days will provide clarity on his chances of playing against the Lions on Christmas Day.
DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

McCarthy's hand injury leaves Vikings in lurch again with latest setback raising long-term questions

The Minnesota Vikings must ask themselves this offseason how patient they can afford to be with quarterback J
DECEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press
Aaron Jones Talks C.J. Ham's Impact, Importance of Pass Protection, Being Teammates with Harrison Smith & Eric Wilson Vikings RB Aaron Jones Sr. addressed the media from the TCO Performance Center ahead of the Week 16 game against the Giants.
DECEMBER 17, 2025 • VIKINGS.COM
Minnesota Vikings Team Press Conferences | Week 15 vs. Cowboys | December 10 Vikings LB Eric Wilson, LB Blake Cashman, CB Byron Murphy Jr., OLB Andrew Van Ginkel and G Will Fries addressed the media from TCO Performan...
DECEMBER 11, 2025 • VIKINGS.COM
Gets to QB again in Week 14 win Wilson totaled six tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's 31-0 shutout of Washington.
Impact Wilson tied for the second-most tackles on the Vikings in the easy win. Among his stops was a sack of Marcus Mariota late in the third quarter. Wilson actually looked to have a sack earlier in the contest, but the play was negated by a Minnesota penalty. Still, Wilson has recorded a sack in consecutive contests and has already nearly doubled his previous career-best regular-season mark with 5.5 sacks on the campaign.
DECEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Vikings' best defensive player right now isn't who fans expected Amid an otherwise disappointing free agent class from last offseason, LB Eric Wilson has been a clear bright spot for the Minnesota Vikings...
DECEMBER 9, 2025 • THEVIKINGAGE.COM
Brian Flores on Defense's Performance vs. Commanders, Harrison Smith & Eric Wilson, Cowboys Offense Vikings Defensive Coordinator Brian Flores addressed the media from TCO Performance Center ahead of the team's Week 15 game against the Cowb...
DECEMBER 9, 2025 • VIKINGS.COM
Posts big stat line in Week 13 loss Wilson finished Sunday's loss to Seattle with 11 tackles (eight solo), including 1.0 sacks and four total tackles for loss.
Impact It was an ugly day for the Vikings as a team, but Wilson managed to put forth a strong effort on defense. His 11 stops led Minnesota and were a season-high mark for the veteran linebacker. Wilson's sack pushed him to 4.5 on the campaign, which is already a career-best total through 12 contests.
DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Minnesota Vikings Team Press Conferences | Week 14 vs. Commanders | December 1 Vikings OLB Andrew Van Ginkel, LB Eric Wilson, and DL Levi Drake Rodriguez spoke with the media at TCO Performance Center ahead of the Week...
DECEMBER 1, 2025 • VIKINGS.COM
Minnesota Vikings Team Press Conferences | Week 13 Postgame at Seahawks | November 30 Vikings OLB Dallas Turner, S Josh Metellus and LB Eric Wilson addressed the media from Seattle after the Vikings' Week 13 26-0 loss to the S...
DECEMBER 1, 2025 • VIKINGS.COM
Eric Wilson Takes Down Sam Darnold For A Vikings Sack Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold is sacked for 13 yards by Minnesota Vikings linebacker Eric Wilson.
NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • VIKINGS.COM
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