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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.

11 HOURS AGO • 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

Pedestrian in divisional loss Wilson recorded four tackles (three solo) during Sunday's 23-6 loss at Green Bay.

Impact Despite the Packers running the ball 42 times in Week 12, Wilson posted his lowest tackle total of the season Sunday. He's still on the IDP radar, and he's set up nicely for a bounce-back game with a matchup against a run-dependent Seattle team on deck for Week 13.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings attempt to beat Packers at Lambeau Field for a third straight season

The Minnesota Vikings seek to win at Green Bay for a third consecutive season when they face the Packers at Lambeau Field on Sunday

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Vikings need 3rd straight win over Packers at Lambeau Field to boost their fading playoff hopes

The slumping Minnesota Vikings don’t have many more opportunities to rejuvenate their fading hopes for a second straight postseason berth

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Tallies seven tackles in loss Wilson recorded seven tackles (four solo) during Sunday's 19-17 loss versus the Bears.

Impact Wilson has now tallied at least six tackles in all of his last eight games. He's still second fiddle to Blake Cashman at inside linebacker though, limiting his IDP upside. He nevertheless profiles as a viable IDP option for fantasy managers in a Week 12 matchup against his former team in Green Bay.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Forces fumble in win Wilson logged five tackles (four solo) and forced a fumble during Minnesota's loss to the Ravens on Sunday.

Impact WIlson had a strong outing despite the loss, as he forced a fumble for the third time this season while playing all but one of the Vikings' defensive snaps. Across nine games played, the 31-year-old has recorded 63 tackles (34 solo), including 3.5 sacks, and will look to add to his totals in Week 11 versus the Bears.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings defense welcomes return to full capacity with Andrew Van Ginkel back on the edge

The Minnesota Vikings revived their defense last week in a critical victory at Detroit

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Minnesota Vikings Team Press Conferences | Week 10 vs. Ravens | November 5 Vikings WR Adam Thielen, LB Blake Cashman, CB Byron Murphy Jr., T Christian Darrisaw, G Donovan Jackson, LB Eric Wilson, DT Javon Hargrave,...

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • VIKINGS.COM

Vikings' defense might have saved their season after an early failure to support the in-flux offense

The Minnesota Vikings were expecting some rough parts to the first half of their season with the development of quarterback J

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Two sacks in win Wilson had six total tackles, 2.0 sacks and three tackles for a loss in Sunday's win at Detroit.

Impact Wilson's strong season continues, as he moved into the starting lineup in Week 2 and hasn't looked back. He has a career-high 3.5 sacks along with 57 tackles and two forced fumbles in eight games.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings defense delivers 'needed' performance in Eric Wilson's latest Detroit homecoming Linebacker Eric Wilson had two of the Vikings’ five sacks and helped neutralize the Lions’ potent running game.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Eric Wilson Picks Up Another Sack Minnesota Vikings linebacker Eric Wilson earns his second sack of Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • VIKINGS.COM

Eric Wilson Sacks Leads To Lions Punt Minnesota Vikings linebacker Eric Wilson tallies the Vikings second sack of Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff, forcing the Lions to punt.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • VIKINGS.COM

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

Vikings attempt to beat Packers at Lambeau Field for a third straight season

Vikings need 3rd straight win over Packers at Lambeau Field to boost their fading playoff hopes

Vikings defense welcomes return to full capacity with Andrew Van Ginkel back on the edge

Vikings' defense might have saved their season after an early failure to support the in-flux offense