Jalen Nailor - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Takes another step forward Nailor caught 29 of 53 targets for 444 yards and four touchdowns in 17 games with Minnesota in 2025. He also handled two carries for 13 yards.

Impact Nailor played a slightly larger role in the Vikings' offense in the final year of his rookie contract after having a small breakout in 2024. He posted similar numbers, however, due to a dip in efficiency. That decline was probably mostly a product of general dysfunction in a Vikings passing offense that went from sixth in the league in yards in 2024 to 29th in 2025. He'll become a free agent this offseason, and he has further demonstrated that he can at least be a credible deep threat even if he's not a very physically-imposing one.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

J.J. McCarthy's 26-Yard Fastball To Jalen Nailor Gets Vikings To Doorstep Of Red-Zone Access Quarterback J.J. McCarthy's 26-yard fastball to wide receiver Jalen Nailor gets the Minnesota Vikings to doorstep of red-zone access.

JANUARY 4 • VIKINGS.COM

J.J. McCarthy Rips A 17-Yard Strike To Jalen Nailor Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy rips a 17-yard strike to wide receiver Jalen Nailor.

JANUARY 4 • VIKINGS.COM

Held catchless on Christmas Day Nailor did not catch his only target in Thursday's 23-10 win over Detroit.

Impact Minnesota went with a run-heavy approach on offense, and QB Max Brosmer threw for only 51 yards, so Nailor's goose egg wasn't entirely of his doing. In fact, the only Vikings wideout who caught a pass in the contest was Justin Jefferson, who put up a 4-30-0 receiving line. With that said, Nailor has now gone without a reception in two straight games, so he's a very unreliable fantasy target. That figures to remain the case regardless of whether Brosmer of J.J. McCarthy (hand) is Minnesota's starting QB in the season finale next Sunday versus Green Bay.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Held catchless in Week 16 Nailor failed to secure either of his two targets in Sunday's 16-13 loss to the Giants.

Impact Nailor was a complete non-factor Sunday despite playing 62 percent of the Vikings' offensive snaps as the team's No. 3 wide receiver. Minnesota's offense has struggled with J.J. McCarthy (hand) at quarterback, but with McCarthy suffering an injury in Week 16, Max Brosmer is set to start in Week 17. Nailor should continue to be the victim of both limited opportunities and underwhelming quarterback play, capping his potential going forward. The 26-year-old should be ignored for fantasy purposes heading into a Week 17 matchup against the Lions.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Nailor arriving for Giants game

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Cleared for Sunday Nailor (back) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Giants.

Impact He figures to fill his usual role as the No. 3 receiver, coming off a two-TD showing at Dallas in Week 16. Nailor returned to full practice participation Friday after limited sessions earlier in the week.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Jefferson on Jalen Nailor's Performance, Working on Connection with J.J. McCarthy & More Vikings WR Justin Jefferson addressed the media from the TCO Performance Center ahead of the Week 16 game against the Giants.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • VIKINGS.COM

T.J. Hockenson on J.J. McCarthy, Different Routes, Jalen Nailor's Year, Role in Pass Protection Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson addressed the media from the TCO Performance Center ahead of the Week 16 game against the Giants.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • VIKINGS.COM

Stays limited in practice Nailor (back) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Coming off a two-touchdown performance in this past Sunday's 34-26 win over the Cowboys, Nailor has been slowed by a back injury during Week 16 prep. He's now been a limited practice participant for two straight days, but so long as he can upgrade to full activity Friday, he'll likely approach Sunday's matchup with the Giants without an injury designation.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tending to back injury Nailor was limited at Wednesday's practice due to a back injury.

Impact Nailor has settled into a regular role in the Vikings offense this season and even is coming of the first multi-touchdown performance of his career this past Sunday at Dallas. However, he's now dealing with a health concern in the wake of that contest, giving him two chances to get back to ful this week before the Vikings potentially tag him with a designation ahead of Sunday's game at the Giants.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Nailor is forcing Vikings into a brutal WR decision for 2026 Jalen Nailor appears to have a better connection with J.J. McCarthy than any other Minnesota Vikings WR, which is starting to put the team i...

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • THEVIKINGAGE.COM

Wes Phillips on Offensive Line & Pass Protection, J.J. McCarthy's Play, Jalen Nailor's Strengths Vikings Offensive Coordinator Wes Phillips addressed the media from the TCO Performance Center on December 16 after Sunday's win over the Co...

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • VIKINGS.COM

Why Vikings are looking at losing Jalen Nailor in free agency | Sporting News Minnesota may not be able to make the numbers add up.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Eliminated Vikings aiming for smooth landing with McCarthy to finish turbulent season

The Minnesota Vikings have enjoyed consecutive promising performances by quarterback J

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Jordan Addison hit Jalen Nailor with the stim like it’s Call of Duty

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Jordan Addison tried to revive Jalen Nailor 🤣

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Justin Jefferson raves about Vikings teammate who stole the show in Dallas Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson couldn't help but smile when talking about what Jalen Nailor did in the team's Week 15 win over the Da...

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • THEVIKINGAGE.COM

Minnesota Vikings Team Press Conferences | Week 15 Win vs. Cowboys | December 15

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • YOUTUBE

First career multi-score game Nailor corralled three of five targets for 47 yards and a pair of touchdowns in Sunday's 34-26 win over the Cowboys.

Impact Nailor came up a bit lame after making an incredible grab on his first touchdown scored Sunday. The 26-year-old was grounded for a while after absorbing a hard landing on the catch, but he managed to stay in the game and produced a second touchdown grab in the fourth quarter to help seal the victory for Minnesota. It was the first multi-score game of Nailor's career and it doubled his total from his previous 13 games this season, so fantasy managers shouldn't read too much into Sunday's outburst. Nailor and his 26-395-4 receiving line remain only a deep-league option for Week 16.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Nailor Gives Shoutout to Vikings Fans after Primetime Win in Dallas

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • YOUTUBE

J.J. McCarthy-Jalen Nailor Connection Strikes For Second Combined Touchdown vs. Dallas Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy finds wide receiver Jalen Nailor in the end zone for a 4-yard touchdown.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • VIKINGS.COM

J.J. McCarthy & Jalen Nailor after Primetime Dub 🤝

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Dak Prescott and Cowboys watch playoff hopes all but vanish in 34-26 loss to Vikings

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

4 Takeaways From the Vikings' Win Over the Cowboys

The Cowboys dropped a second straight game against the Vikings on Sunday night. Here are the takeaways.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

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Eliminated Vikings aiming for smooth landing with McCarthy to finish turbulent season

Jordan Addison hit Jalen Nailor with the stim like it’s Call of Duty

Dak Prescott and Cowboys watch playoff hopes all but vanish in 34-26 loss to Vikings

4 Takeaways From the Vikings' Win Over the Cowboys