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Brian Flores is back for a third season as defensive coordinator of the Minnesota Vikings without a hint of bitterness after being passed over for three head coach vacancies around...

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Ivan Pace Jr. 2024 Season Highlights Watch back highlights of Vikings LB Ivan Pace Jr. from the 2024 season.

JANUARY 27 • VIKINGS.COM

Logs 72 tackles across 11 contests Pace finished the 2024 season with 72 tackles (36 solo), including 3.0 sacks, one pass breakup, including one interception, and one fumble recovery across 11 regular-season contest...

Impact Pace missed Weeks 3 and 4 with an ankle injury and was sidelined again from Weeks 13 through 16 with a hamstring issue that landed Paced on injured reserve for four games. He played 79 percent of the defensive snaps in the wild-card playoff loss to the Rams and should be viewed as the favorite to start alongside Blake Cashman at linebacker in 2025 for Minnesota. Pace has one year remaining on his current contract.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Locker Room Clean Out Day: LB Ivan Pace Jr. Minnesota Vikings LB Ivan Pace Jr. addressed the media from the TCO Performance Center on Tuesday, January 14.

JANUARY 14 • VIKINGS.COM

Watch: Ivan Pace Jr. Makes Big Play Against Lions in Regular-Season Finale The linebacker is trying to help his team win the Super Bowl.

JANUARY 6 • SI.COM

Ivan Pace Jr. Picks Off The Goff Pass Minnesota Vikings linebacker Ivan Pace's interception on Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff's dump-off throw sets the Vikings up with the...

JANUARY 6 • VIKINGS.COM

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JANUARY 6 • YOUTUBE

Activated off IR on Saturday The Vikings activated Pace (hamstring) off injured reserve Saturday and he does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Packers.

Impact Pace spent the past four weeks on injured reserve due to a hamstring injury he suffered against the Bears in Week 12. He was designated to return from injured reserve Tuesday, and he has subsequently been activated off IR after logging full practices all week. In the eight games prior to his injury, Pace registered 59 tackles (31 solo), including 3.0 sacks, and one fumble recovery.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Pace Jr. returns to Vikings' active roster, is available to play against Packers Pace started practicing again this week following a stint on injured reserve because of a hamstring injury.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

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DECEMBER 28, 2024 • VIKINGS.COM

Iffy to come off IR for Week 17 Pace (hamstring), who is still on IR, is questionable to suit up against the Packers on Sunday.

Impact Pace was designated to return from injured reserve Tuesday and was deemed a full participant in practice throughout the week. However, it's not certain that he'll be active for Sunday's big matchup against Green Bay, and Minnesota would need to activate hm from IR by 4 pm ET on Saturday for that to be a possibility. Pace had started in all nine of the games in which he played prior to getting hurt Week 12 versus Chicago.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs full practice Thursday Pace (hamstring) practiced in full Thursday.

Impact Pace was designated to return from IR on Tuesday and was estimated as a full participant Wednesday. He then practiced in full Thursday, making a return to action Sunday versus Green Bay a legitimate possibility. Prior to getting hurt Week 12 versus Chicago, Pace had tallied 59 tackles, including 3.0 sacks, along with a fumble he returned for a touchdown over nine contests.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Estimated as full participant Pace (hamstring) was listed as a full practice participant on Wednesday's estimated injury report.

Impact Pace has missed the Vikings' last four games while on injured reserve due to a hamstring injury he suffered against Chicago in Week 12. He was designated to return from IR on Tuesday, and while Wednesday's session was a walkthrough rather than a practice, Pace's full participation indicates that he is progressing well through his recovery. If he's able to fully participate in practice over the next two days, Pace could be activated off IR ahead of Sunday's NFC North clash against the Packers.

DECEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Designated to return from IR The Vikings designated Pace (hamstring) to return from injured reserve Tuesday, Craig Peters of the team's official site reports.

Impact Pace missed the Vikings' last four games due to a hamstring injury he picked up in Week 12 against the Bears. With his 21-day practice window opened Tuesday, Pace will be able to return to practice this week, and depending on his participation in those sessions, he could be activated off IR ahead of Minnesota's Week 17 clash against Green Bay on Sunday. Prior to his injury, Pace accumulated 59 tackles (31 solo), including 2.0 sacks, and returned a fumble for a touchdown over nine regular-season games.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Might return soon Pace (hamstring) might be on track to return soon, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

Impact The inside linebacker was placed on injured reserve in late November after hurting his hamstring in the Vikings' Week 12 win over the Bears. Minnesota's Week 17 matchup with Green Bay would be his earliest possible return date. Pace has 59 tackles (31 solo), including 3.0 sacks, in nine games this season.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 18, 2024 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Placed on injured reserve The Vikings placed Pace (hamstring) on injured reserve Tuesday.

Impact Pace injured his hamstring during the Vikings' 30-27 overtime win over the Bears, and the injury is severe enough for him to be sidelined for multiple weeks. By being placed on IR, Pace will be forced to miss at least the next four regular-season games, making Week 17 against the Packers on Sunday, Dec. 29 the earliest he can return. Kamu Grugier-Hill -- who played a season-high 45 defensive snaps Sunday and finished with three tackles (two solo) -- will likely be the Vikings' second starting inside linebacker alongside Blake Cashman due to Pace's injury.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Pace Jr. heads to injured reserve, Vikings sign former first-round pick Jamin Davis Davis played four seasons for Washington before being cut in October; he was on the Packers' practice squad.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • SI.COM

Won't return vs. Chicago Pace (hamstring) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Bears, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

Impact Pace injured his hamstring in the first quarter of Sunday's game and did not come out with the Vikings for the start of the second half. Brian Asamoah and Kamu Grugier-Hill will see more snaps at linebacker for the rest of Sunday's game due to Pace's injury.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Exits game with hamstring injury Pace (hamstring) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Bears, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Pace injured his hamstring in the first half of Sunday's game. While Pace is sidelined, Brian Asamoah and Kamu Grugier-Hill will see additional snaps at inside linebacker alongside starter Blake Cashman.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Does it all in win Pace recorded five total tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks and an additional tackle for loss, in Sunday's 12-7 win over the Jaguars.

Impact Pace tied Blake Cashman, Stephon Gilmore and Josh Metellus as the Vikings' leading tackler in Sunday's win, despite it being his lowest tackle output of the season. The second-year pro has now appeared in seven games this season, recording 55 total tackles, including 3.0 sacks. Expect Pace to continue starting alongside Cashman as part of the Vikings' top inside linebacker duo as the season progresses.

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Clear to suit up Sunday Pace (knee) is not among Minnesota's inactives for Sunday's Week 10 contest against Jacksonville.

Impact Pace battled an ankle injury during the week but was able to progress from a DNP on Wednesday to a limited session Thursday and a full session Friday. He was deemed questionable heading into the weekend but will be able to suit up against the Jaguars. Pace has been a strong IDP asset in recent weeks, totaling 29 tackles over his past three games.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Pace (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Jaguars, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Impact Pace opened the Vikings' week of practice with a DNP but practiced in full Friday, suggesting he's moving in the right direction ahead of Sunday's contest. If the Cincinnati product can't play through his knee issue in Week 10, Brian Asamoah will likely see increased work with Minnesota's first-team defense.

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Upgrades to limited Thursday Pace (knee) was limited in Thursday's practice.

Impact After logging a DNP on Wednesday, Pace was upgraded Thursday. He was injured in the Vikings' win over the Colts last Sunday night. Through six games this season, Pace has 50 tackles (28 solo), including four TFLs and 2.0 sacks, and one fumble recovery, which Pace returned for a touchdown in Week 7 versus Detroit.

NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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