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Listed as No. 3 receiver Osborn is listed as the No. 3 receiver on Minnesota's first unofficial depth chart of the preseason.

Impact Osborn has drawn rave reviews in training camp, so this isn't a total surprise. He's listed with Chad Beebe as the No. 3 and No. 4 receivers, so there may not be much separation between the two. Dede Westbrook may ultimately win the No. 3 receiver role when he returns to full strength as he works his way back from a torn ACL. Osborn may not begin the season as the No 3 receiver as a result, but this shows he could have an increased role.

AUGUST 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Makes good early impression Osborn has had an impressive training camp, including catching a 50-yard reception in Saturday's scrimmage, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.

Impact He's more likely to make the final regular-season roster with Bisi Johnson out for the season with a knee injury. Osborn will face competition from Dede Westbrook for the punt return job he held much of last season. He's also likely behind Westbrook for the third receiver role. However, Osborn is a player to watch during the preseason given his early camp reports because he could make a large leap in his second season.

AUGUST 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting down for Week 12 Osborn (coach's decision) is inactive for Minnesota's Week 12 matchup against the Panthers.

Impact Osborn leads the Vikings in both punt-return attempts (four) and kick-return attempts (13) thus far in 2020, but Tajae Sharpe has been activated and inserted above him at the No. 5 wide receiver spot. With Osborn out of the mix for Week 12, Ameer Abdullah and Chad Beebe are likely to garner opportunities in the return game.

NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Clear of hamstring issue Osborn (hamstring) wasn't listed on Minnesota's injury report Wednesday, Craig Peters of the team's official site reports.

Impact The 23-year-old missed the previous two games heading into the Week 7 bye, but he's practicing with no limitations after receiving the extra recovery time. Osborn should reclaim returning duties for the Vikings now that he's healthy.

OCTOBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Can't face Falcons Osborn (hamstring) is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Falcons, Chad Graff of The Athletic reports.

Impact Osborn will miss his second game in a row due to a lingering hamstring injury. As long as he's sidelined, Chad Beebe will handle punt returns while Ameer Abdullah stands to return kickoffs.

OCTOBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined due to hamstring Osborn (hamstring) did not practice Thursday.

Impact Osborn looks to be trending in the wrong direction for Sunday's game against the Falcons. If he's forced to miss a second straight contest due to his hamstring injury, Chad Beebe will once again return punts while Ameer Abdullah takes back kickoffs.

OCTOBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Won't face Seahawks Osborn (hamstring) is ruled out for Sunday night's contest in Seattle, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Osborn will need to miss at least one week as he works his way back from a hamstring injury. In his stead, Chad Beebe and Ameer Abdullah will likely fill in for him on punt and kick returns, respectively.

OCTOBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings’ Eric Kendricks will play at Seattle, Holton Hill questionable, K.J. Osborn out Vikings all-pro linebacker Eric Kendricks returned to practiced Friday, and will play Sunday night at Seattle. Kendricks, who sat out practi...

OCTOBER 9, 2020 • TWINCITIES.COM

Minnesota Vikings injury report: WR K.J. Osborn out, two questionable for the Seattle game Here is the Minnesota Vikings’ Week 5 injury report.

OCTOBER 9, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Rookie wide receiver K.J. Osborn again active for Vikings HOUSTON — Rookie wide receiver K.J. Osborn again has been activated by the Vikings. Osborn was the team’s punt and kickoff returner for the...

OCTOBER 4, 2020 • TWINCITIES.COM

Vikings’ Chad Beebe active for first time this season, Tajae Sharpe, K.J. Osborn sit Vikings wide receiver Chad Beebe was active for the first time this season for Sunday’s game against Tennessee at U.S. Bank Stadium. Beebe t...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • TWINCITIES.COM

Inactive against Titans Osborn is a healthy inactive for Sunday's game against Tennessee, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact With Osborn out, Chad Beebe will likely return punts with Ameer Abdullah likely to return kickoffs.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Handles kickoff returns Osborn returned two kickoffs for an average of 32 yards in Sunday's loss to Green Bay.

Impact Osborn didn't play a snap on offense as he'll be limited to special teams unless a receiver or two get hurt. It looks like he could make an impact as a returner if his first two returns are any indication.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Thielen older: Vet WR guides young Vikes group without Diggs

For most of Adam Thielen’s career, he was widely viewed as an overachieving small-school wide receiver

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • Associated Press

Makes 53-man roster Osborn made Minnesota's 53-man roster, The Athletic reports.

Impact Osborn was kept for his return skills and he'll likely begin the season as the team's punt returner and potentially the team's kickoff returner. Either way, he'll initially be a deep reserve on offense.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Rookie K.J. Osborn getting a long look as return man and receiver Follow the StarTribune for the news, photos and videos from the Twin Cities and beyond.

AUGUST 31, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Film Room: Could K.J. Osborn's Size, Speed and Skills Earn Him The Team's Punt Returner Job? Former Vikings player and coach Pete Bercich continues his breakdown of the team's 15-man 2020 draft class by looking at WR K.J. Osborn, a w...

MAY 28, 2020 • VIKINGS.COM

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Thielen older: Vet WR guides young Vikes group without Diggs