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Vikings' plan for better QB depth and stronger running game comes in handy in season-opening win

The inconsistency, inexperience and injuries the Minnesota Vikings endured with their quarterbacks last season dragged down the entire operation

SEPTEMBER 14 • Associated Press

Looking good for Sunday Thomas (illness) does not carry an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game versus the Packers, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports.

Impact Thomas missed some practice earlier in the week due to an illness, but he was a full participant Friday and should be available in Week 1. Exactly how much playing time he'll get, if any, is still up in the air.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Harrison Smith rejoins the Vikings like he never left, listed as a starting safety for the opener

The Minnesota Vikings have listed six-time Pro Bowl safety Harrison Smith as a starter on the depth chart they released for their season opener against the rival Green Bay Packers

SEPTEMBER 9 • Associated Press

Vikings just sent a very different message with Harrison Smith return Harrison Smith gives the Minnesota Vikings proven versatility, but his contract raises questions about their confidence in Jakobe Thomas and...

SEPTEMBER 7 • THEVIKINGAGE.COM

Jakobe Thomas arrives for first game at U.S. Bank Stadium 👊

Jakobe Thomas arrives for first game at U.S. Bank Stadium 👊

AUGUST 22 • YOUTUBE

Managing back issue Thomas has been dealing with back stiffness and hasn't fully practiced for about a week, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

Impact Thomas was taken in the third round of April's NFL Draft and is expected to provide key depth in the Vikings' secondary this season. His current injury is particularly notable because fellow safeties Josh Metellus (shoulder) and Jay Ward (concussion) are both currently working through injuries of their own. However, there's no indication at this point that Thomas is at risk of not being ready for Week 1 of the regular season.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

Harrison Smith's uncertain future opens door for Vikings rookie in Brian Flores' defense Jakobe Thomas enters Minnesota Vikings camp with a chance to earn safety snaps as Brian Flores reshapes the secondary without Harrison Smith...

AUGUST 2 • THEVIKINGAGE.COM

Film Room: Jakobe Thomas' Ability to Read the Field, Zone Coverage, Strengths & Best Plays In this edition of Film Room presented by Microsoft Copilot, former Minnesota Vikings player and coach Pete Bercich breaks down new safety J...

JULY 15 • VIKINGS.COM

Vikings might have stolen a future defensive star without anyone noticing ESPN analyst Field Yates thinks that rookie safety Jakobe Thomas could play a significant role for the Minnesota Vikings.

MAY 14 • THEVIKINGAGE.COM