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Ends contract as depth linebacker Pace ended the 2025 regular season with 62 tackles (34 solo), including 1.0 sacks, over 17 games with the Vikings.

Impact Pace started the season with a high defensive snap share due to the absence of Blake Cashman, who suffered a hamstring injury in Week 1. As the season continued, the linebacker saw diminished defensive snaps. The 25-year-old will enter the 2026 season as a restricted free agent. The Vikings will have a chance to provide the undrafted free agent linebacker with an offer for the 2026 season and beyond. If the team does not make such an offer, Pace will be able to freely sign with any franchise in 2026.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

McCarthy's struggles for the Vikings have had a ripple effect on their formula for success

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NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Vikings' underdog story could soon go from inspiring starter to trade bait With Ivan Pace Jr. struggling and losing snaps, the Minnesota Vikings are predicted to flip the once-promising LB for picks ahead of the NFL...

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • THEVIKINGAGE.COM

Returns to role on defense Pace started at middle linebacker in a three-linebacker formation and had four total tackles and a QB hit in Thursday's loss at the Chargers.

Impact Pace didn't play a snap on defense the prior week as he was limited to special teams with the return of Blake Cashman from injury. However, Pace returned to play on 17 of the defene's 72 snaps, including the opening formation. It looks he's still behind Cashman and Eric Wilson for playing time at linebacker, but will still be used in certain formations.

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings making bad habit of situational struggles, with red zone woes the latest to land on the list

The Minnesota Vikings under coach Kevin O’Connell have focused and prided themselves on situational mastery from third downs to special teams to the red zone

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Benched in loss Pace was benched in Sunday's loss to the Eagles in favor of Eric Wilson with Blake Cashman returning from injured reserve, the Minnesota Star Tribune reports.

Impact Pace didn't play a snap on defense, but did play 23 snaps on special teams. He had 10 missed tackles in the five previous game, according to Pro Football Focus, which could have been a factor. He could get back into the mix at some point if there's an injury or the Vikings use there-linebacker formations.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Benched in loss Pace was benched in Sunday's loss to the Eagles in favor of Eric Wilson with Blake Cashman returning from injured reserve, the Minnesota Star Tribune reports.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings made major lineup switch against Eagles that fans probably missed Blake Cashman's return to action against the Eagles was good for the Minnesota Vikings, and it also led to Ivan Pace Jr. being benched.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • THEVIKINGAGE.COM

Blake Cashman's return leads to another change in Vikings defense: benching Ivan Pace Jr. Inside linebacker Blake Cashman's return stabilized the Vikings run defense while their hobbled offensive tackles played the whole game.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Logs first sack of 2025 Pace registered four tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, during Sunday's 21-17 win over the Browns.

Impact Pace got to Dillon Gabriel for a two-yard loss early in the fourth quarter, which led to the Browns punting on the next play. It was Pace's first sack of the regular season, and the third-year linebacker is up to 37 tackles (23 solo) through five games.

OCTOBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs first sack of 2025 Pace registered four tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, during Sunday's 21-17 win over the Browns.

OCTOBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Notches seven stops in Week 4 Pace totaled seven tackles (two solo) in Sunday's loss to the Steelers.

Impact Pace's seven stops ranked third on Minnesota. The third-year linebacker has recorded 33 tackles through four games this season.

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Notches seven stops in Week 4 Pace totaled seven tackles (two solo) in Sunday's loss to the Steelers.

Impact Pace's seven stops ranked third on Minnesota. The third-year linebacker has recorded 33 tackles through four games this season.

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Vikings might finally be getting the real version of Ivan Pace Jr. again Ivan Pace Jr. reminded Minnesota Vikings fans why he was a rookie star with a low-key dominant performance in Sunday’s rout of the Bengals.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • THEVIKINGAGE.COM

Double-digit stops in win Pace recorded 12 total tackles (nine solo) in Sunday's 48-10 win over the Bengals.

Impact Pace led the team with 12 stops in Week 3, which marked his highest total in a game since Week 8 of last season. The linebacker has now compiled 26 total tackles (18 solo) over the first three games this year.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • BENGALS.COM

Piles up nine tackles in loss Pace recorded nine tackles (seven solo) in the Vikings' loss to the Falcons on Sunday night.

Impact Pace's nine tackles tied for the team lead, as he played 89 percent of the Vikings' defensive snaps in the defeat. Through two contests, Pace has logged 14 tackles (nine solo), including one tackle for loss, on 80 percent of the defensive snaps.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Notches five stops Week 1 Pace posted five tackles (two solo) in Monday's 27-24 win against Chicago.

Impact Pace finished tied for second on Minnesota with the five stops. The veteran linebacker logged 47 of his team's 67 defensive snaps and will look to stay healthy this year after missing six regular-season contests due to injury in 2024.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Vikings urged to lock up key defender long before 2025 season ends With Ivan Pace Jr. in the final year of his contract, the Minnesota Vikings were recently urged to re-sign him soon to continue the success...

AUGUST 13, 2025 • THEVIKINGAGE.COM

Blake Cashman Talks New Teammates, Playing with Ivan Pace Jr., Creativity of Brian Flores' Defense Vikings LB Blake Cashman addressed the media addressed the media from the TCO Performance Center during 2025 Training Camp.

JULY 29, 2025 • VIKINGS.COM

Minnesota Vikings Team Press Conferences | Training Camp, July 26 Vikings LB Ivan Pace Jr. and RB Ty Chandler addressed the media from the TCO Performance Center during 2025 Training Camp.

JULY 26, 2025 • VIKINGS.COM

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